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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Day of the Dead Ep.48
Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. Episode 48 More than any other Mexican tradition, Dia de muertos brings together ancient indigenous and European traditions. This fascinating and culturally significant tradition is listed as UNESCO’s list of intangible cultural heritage of humanity, celebrated in films, songs, poems […]
Culinary regions of Mexico: Bajio Ep.47
Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. Episode 47 Season 4 of the podcast premieres with the culinary region of the Bajio, located in the central-north planes of Mexico. We explore the beautiful states of Guanajuato, Aguascalientes and Querétaro. The Bajío is the perfect example of romantic […]