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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The true history of the 5 de Mayo celebrations Ep.57
Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. Episode 57 5 de Mayo is internationally recognised as a Mexican celebration, but why is it such a big deal in the USA? In this epic episode, I explore the many events that lead to the famous battle of Puebla […]
Culinary regions of Mexico: Huasteca Ep.41
Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. Episode 41 The Huasteca is the largest and most complex cultural region of Mexico spread between six states in the centre and north east of the country. The many indigenous tribes and mestizo people famously have an enormous pride in […]
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 […]
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: Â Â Â Here are the highlights of the first part: Coffee was first used for culinary […]