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 […]
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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 […]
Interview with food tour specialist Anais Martinez from The Curious Mexican Ep. 27
Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. Episode 27 Anais Martinez is a food tour specialist based in Mexico City where she runs private food tours covering the broad scope of what the capital has to offer, from markets, street food, craft drinks, and any Michelin star restaurant […]
Pass the Chipotle Podcast- Best bits 2018
Pass the Chipotle Podcast- Best bits 2018 Episode 26 It’s been a little over a year since Pass the Chipotle first launched, in that time I’ve had the honour to met and interviewed talented cooks, bloggers, cookery trainers, authors and entrepreneurs that share their passion for Mexican gastronomy. This episode […]
The history of Mexican markets Part 2
Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. Episode 25 On this second part of the markets special we continue our journey through the history of Mexican markets exploring the colonial period and the changes in the agricultural system that reflected the social and cultural changes of its time. […]