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 Mayo battle, but curiously this date means epic Mexican-themed celebrations in the USA, but why? In this epic episode, I […]
cultural staples: pulque ep.69
Presented 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 and has over 25 centuries of history and tradition. Known as the “drink of the gods”, pulque has endured the […]
Interview with Ethnohistorian Alberto Peralta de Legarreta. Ep 68
Presented 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 which friars, priests and nuns impacted the culture and life of Mexico. We talk about how the kitchens of female […]
Chocolate drinking in colonial Mexico
This 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 drinking of chocolate was embraced by all the respectable elites. However, the moral and religious questions of indulging in such […]
Cultural staples: Beans Ep.67
Presented 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 as a delicious and versatile food synonymous of Mexican cuisine, no wonder they are present in some form in 60% […]