Mexican Food, Virtual Cooking Classes, and Cultura
Tres del Mes is a roundup of three quick tips, suggestions, recipes, or other ideas related to Mexican food culture.
This month, I am introducing the first in a series of guides to Mexico and will begin with three of my favorite market days in Oaxaca. Mercados, or open-air markets, offer insights into the region’s pre-hispanic history, culinary traditions, and the everyday life of its …
As a little girl, one of the things that excited me most about our family road trips to Mexico was knowing that I would be able to taste some of my favorite ice cream flavors – grape, lime, and chocolate chip – at my tía …
A chayote [chai – oh – te] reminds me of a delicious cross between a zucchini and a potato. Despite the similarities, chayotes are actually fruits. Health fanatics will be happy to hear that they contain no cholesterol or fat and are extremely low in …
Ponche, a hot aromatic fruit punch, is served throughout Mexico during the winter holiday season. Traditional ingredients include raw sugarcane, tejocotes, which look like tiny orange apples, and a medley of other fruits. Below are three versatile ingredients that infuse rich color and flavor …
Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is observed on November 1st and 2nd in Mexico and different parts of Latin America. It is a time of remembrance and allows people to honor those who have passed on, and also to symbolically await …