Interview with Jorge Gaviria founder and CEO of MASIENDA Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. Episode 38 I sat with Forbes listed food entrepreneur Jorge Gaviria is the founder and CEO of MASIENDA to talk about his mission to source the best corn from small Mexican […]
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Ep.36 Culinary regions of Mexico: Central high planes
Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. Episode 36 In this episode I take a closer view to the culinary region of Mexico’s central high planes and review some historical, social and cultural aspects that inspired gastronomic traditions in the states of Morelos, Hidalgo, Mexico city and […]
Interview with Chef and entrepreneur Sylvia Vavik Ep.35
Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. Episode 35 Of Norwegian father and Mexican mother Sylvia Vavik was born under lucky stars that sparkled her curiosity and wish to embrace both of her heritage lines. After studying Political sciences and web design for good measure, she realised […]
Mexican Coffee part II Ep. 34
Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. Episode 34 This is the second and final part of the special on Mexican coffee, you catch up with the first part here: Here are the highlights of the first part: Coffee was first used for culinary […]
Interview with food entrepreneur and craft tamalero Saul Talavera Ep.33
Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. Episode 33 Saul Talavera is a Mexican-American cook, owner of “el Tamalucas” selling traditional, bespoke and gourmet tamales in Las Vegas Nevada, USA After many years working as manager in a fast food restaurant Saul decided to start his own […]