The history of 5 de Mayo 🇲🇽 Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. Episode 70 This year marks the 159th anniversary of the famous 5 de Mayo battle, but curiously this date means epic Mexican-themed celebrations in the USA, but why? In this epic episode, I […]
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10 years of listed gastronomic heritage
Presented by: Rocio Carvajal, gastronomy educator, cook and author Episode 66 This episode presents some reflections about the impact of 10 years since Mexican cuisine was inscribed into UNESCO’s list of intangible cultural heritage. I offer a balance of this remarkable event and explore the origin, purpose and uses of […]
Interview 🎤 with food author and food blogger Mely Martinez
Presented by: Rocio Carvajal, gastronomy educator, cook and author Episode 65 Mely Martinez is a household name in the food blogging world, she is the founder of “Mexico in My Kitchen” one of the most loved and trusted references of traditional Mexican food on the internet. Mely returns to the […]
Best bits of 2020 🎤🔥
Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. Episode 61 Thank you for another podcast year together! This episode reflects on the stories, topics and conversations I presented to you over season 4 including sound-bites from the conversations I had with the guests that shared their stories, opinions […]
Interview with chocolate historian Alex Hutchinson Ep.60
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 […]