Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. EPISODE 32 Rebroadcast Dia de Muertos is the most recognisable and internationally celebrated tradition of Mexico, it is rooted in ancient pre -Columbian funerary rituals that merged with catholic rites after the Spanish colonisation. This UNESCO listed celebration is one about cultural […]
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Mexican coffee Part 1 Ep.29
Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. EPISODE 29 This episode explores how coffee made its voyage from Eritrea, modern day Ethiopia, Africa into the Americas and how in a short time its production displaced the one of tobacco. The gradual introduction of coffee in Mexico began in the […]
Mexican Independence Day Ep.28
Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. EPISODE 28 September 16th Mexico celebrates Independence Day, commemorating the call to arms to put an end to the Spanish colony. This occasion marks the start of a very long season of national fiestas that is celebrations, from the patriotic to […]
Photographing life and food in Mexico
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 […]
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 […]