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 […]
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Interview with Rafael Mier corn specialist Ep.56 (eng/esp)
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, […]
Interview 🎤with Eddie Sandoval founder of Pinole Blue Ep.53
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 […]
Interview with Karina Jimenez owner of Viva los Cupcakes Ep.52
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 […]