Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. Episode 60 The grand finale of season 4 brings an interview with author and chocolate Historian extraordinaire Alex Hutchinson, this episode continues exploring the adventures of cocoa, a wondrous seed that continued to change lives at its arrival in England […]
Tag: food podcast
Cultural staples: Cocoa. Part I
Cultural staples: Cocoa. Part I Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. Episode 59 In part I of this special you will hear about cocoa’s botanical origin, and how its cultivation was intimately connected to the rise of the first civilisations of ancient Mexico. Discover why cocoa […]
The true history of the 5 de Mayo celebrations Ep.57
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 […]
Mexican Independence Day Ep.28
Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. EPISODE 28 September 16th Mexico celebrates Independence Day, commemorating the call to arms to put an end to the Spanish colony. This occasion marks the start of a very long season of national fiestas that is celebrations, from the patriotic to […]
Mexican street food, Colonial Jewish bakers, Chinese cafes in Mexico. Ep11
Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. EPISODE 11: The show is back! and season 2 starts with a closer look into the Mexican street food phenomena, how it evolved and what makes it so special. Next the story of crypto Jewish bakers in colonial Mexico who […]