Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. Episode 52 Karina Jimenez is a Mexican-American third-generation food entrepreneur who harvested inspiration and drive from her bicultural upbringing and arts background to create Viva los Cupcakes. Tamal de mole, salsa verde, conchita and mazapan are some of the many […]
Cultural staples: Chillies Ep.51 🌶️
Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. Episode 51 Cultural staples: Chillies The history of chilies is the history is part of the backbone of Mexico’s gastronomy, their culinary use stretches for more than 9000 and chillies today are much more than a condiment but a true […]
(The history of) A Mexican Christmas! Ep.50
Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. Episode 50 Thank you for 50 episodes together celebrating Mexico’s culinary treasures. This episode explores the cultural history of the Christmas traditions in Mexico, a country where each celebration is a life-affirming act that reinforces the sense of togetherness as […]
Culinary Regions of Mexico: Pacific South Coast
 Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. Episode 49 Culinary Regions of Mexico: Pacific South Coast On this episode we visit the gorgeous coastal states of Colima, Michoacán Jalisco, Guerrero and Oaxaca. This beautiful culinary region of Mexico and its monumental mountains, valleys, coasts and vibrant […]
1: Blood, bones and butter 🍗
Blood, bones and butter 🍗 Episode 1 The book: Blood Bones and Butter, the Inadvertent education of a Chef by Gabrelle Hamilton This podcast premieres with a book that is thorny, delicious, oozing honesty to the point of being slightly uncomfortable, but it is also moving, inspiring and full of […]