Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. Episode 57 5 de Mayo is internationally recognised as a Mexican celebration, but why is it such a big deal in the USA? In this epic episode, I explore the many events that lead to the famous battle of Puebla on that eventful day of…
Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. Episode 56 Corn has historically been at the heart of Mexico’s food system but it is going through a severe crisis as many of the native 59 varieties of corn are at risk of being lost forever, added to this, traditional corn tortillas have been…
Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. Episode 55 Diana Kennedy arrived in Mexico 63 years ago, and since then has dedicated her life to exploring Mexico’s foodways, culinary heritage and food traditions. Today Diana is the undisputed authority in Mexico’s edible biodiversity, traditional cooking techniques and recipes, and we are only…
Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. Episode 54 This is the final instalment of “The Culinary Regions of Mexico” featuring the majestic northern canyons, stunning deserts, parries, mountains and wonderful foods from the states of Chihuahua, Coahuila, Nuevo Leon, Durango and Zacatecas. Links mentioned on this episode: “Cabeza de…
Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. Episode 53 Interview 🎤with Eddie Sandoval founder of Pinole Blue 💙 At the heart of Pinole Blue is the deep pride of Eddie Sandoval’s cultural heritage, a passion for building a business that is socially and ethically sound to provide hight quality nutrition and hail…