In our multi-media rich world feels strange to think of an analogue way to document life just with words, easily forgetting that in fact for centuries we have re-imagined the vivid descriptions of travellers, diarists and writers who have captured the zeitgeist of their time for posterity. Food as a […]
Tag: gastronomy
How to research and test recipes
So you can’t wait to start writing those amazing traditional recipes? *wait* read this post first to make the most of your work One of the phases that are the most time-consuming but crucial for the success of any publication I produce is the quality, accuracy, clarity and authenticity […]
Why writing about Mexico’s markets?
So, the million dollar question: why writing a book about Mexico’s markets? As an author I spend a lot of time thinking long and hard about my editorial projects, is never the case that there is nothing to talk about, quite the contrary there are so many fascinating aspects about […]
The history of Mexican markets Part 2
Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. Episode 25 On this second part of the markets special we continue our journey through the history of Mexican markets exploring the colonial period and the changes in the agricultural system that reflected the social and cultural changes of its time. […]
Chilies, salsas and Moles! Ep.18
Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. Episode 18 Chillies, salsas and Moles! In Mexican cuisine chilies are as important as salt! Back to the essentials with this episode dedicated to chilies, salsas, grinding stones and the king of dishes MOLE! Mexico has more than 64 different […]