The history of 5 de Mayo 🇲🇽 Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. Episode 70 This year marks the 159th anniversary of the famous 5 de…
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cultural staples: pulque ep.69
Read morePresented by: Rocio Carvajal, gastronomy educator, cook and author Episode 69 Pulque is one of the best known traditional fermented drinks from Mexico. Its origin goes back to pre-Columbian times…
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Interview with Ethnohistorian Alberto Peralta de Legarreta. Ep 68
Read morePresented by: Rocio Carvajal, gastronomy educator, cook and author Episode 68 In this conversation we explore the little-known world of religious institutions in the colonial period, and the ways in…
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Chocolate drinking in colonial Mexico
Read moreThis post is an excerpt from my ebook: Mexican Chocolate, Stories and recipes of Mexico’s greatest gift to the world. During the establishment of New Spain’s colonial religious communities, the…
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Cultural staples: Beans Ep.67
Read morePresented by: Rocio Carvajal, gastronomy educator, cook and author Episode 67 Together with corn, tomatoes and chillies, beans are part of the holy quartet of Mexico’s gastronomy. Their enduring popularity…
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