November 20 is the Day of the Revolution in Mexico
Charros are Mexican cowboys, and there are a lot of them in the state of Jalisco, along with all their associated horses, bulls and cattle. So, in the small town of […]
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Corn, the Base of Mexican Life
Corn (maíz) was the basis of agriculture in all of Mesoamerica. The Aztecs had a corn god called ‘Centeotl’; the Mayan’s ‘God of Maize’ was called Yum Kaax. He was usually […]
The Mexican Muralist Diego Rivera in Mexico City
The Mexican Revolution, a civil war that raged from 1910 to 1920, ousted the hated dictator Porfirio Díaz and created a new era with the government being in the hands […]
Mole Coloradito, a Traditional Mole from Oaxaca
The Mole Coloradito (red mole) with Chochoyotes (dumplings) was a complex layered sauce made of spices and chocolate, and incredibly rich. This recipe comes from the Oaxacan menu of my UBC Mexican cooking […]
Egg Custard Flan from Jalisco, known as ‘Jericalla’
This creamy and luscious dessert, known as ‘Jericalla’, is a type of custard or flan with a Jalisco twist. The basic ingredients are very simple: eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla and cinnamon. […]
Picaditas del Puerto de Veracruz
These ‘picaditas del puerto de Veracruz’ are rumoured to be an excellent cure for a hangover, but even if you don’t have a hangover you will still want to try these ‘bocadillas’ (nibbles). […]
Taste of Mexico: Veracruz
For our next installment of “Taste of Mexico,” Chef Gabbi takes you to one of the country’s coastal gems. The state of Veracruz is a slender strip of land, squeezed…
Omega-3 Rich Chia Seeds + Limonada = ‘Chia Fresca’
This limonada (lemonade) is one of those ‘perfect for a hot day on a Mexican beach’ drinks. Taken at one of the little food bars on La Entrega Bay, this […]
from our Puebla Menu: Molotes de Zacatlan & Salsa Martajada
From our Puebla menu: along with the ‘Sopa Poblano‘ we had an unusual and delicious appetizer: ‘Molotes de Zacatlán de las Manzanas’, and for dipping, ‘Salsa Martajada‘, a charred jalapeño and […]
Sopa Poblano, a Creamy Soup from Puebla
My favourite dish of our ‘food of Puebla’ evening was the ‘sopa poblano‘, a creamy almost *vegetarian soup to die for. *we used chicken broth in our class but vegetable […]
