Traditional Mexican food is not very easy to prepare as we normally see. A very simple example are tortillas, the main ingredient in thousands of Mexican dishes. Preparing the tortilla by hand as in traditional Mexican...
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Grace SánchezTlaxtihuilli, an iconic dish from the Riviera nayarita
Tlaxtihuilli is an iconic recipe in the state of Nayarit and is often served as an appetizer. This is corn atole, with shrimp and chili, sometimes served with tatemado or zarandeado fish. The gastronomy of Nayarit began...
Alejandra CasasSor Juana Inés de la Cruz’s cookbook, culinary secrets
If we talk about Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz’s books, you will surely think of Redondillas (1689). However, this time we refer to the Cookbook of the convent of San Jerónimo. The selection and transcription of the...
Dry pozole, a traditional dish by accident
In each state of the Mexican Republic there is a different version of the traditional Mexican dishes that we already know. An example of this is the Manzanillo, Colima, dry pozole, a traditional dish of the state. Check...
Churipo, a typical broth from the Purépecha region
The traditional dishes of each state are a hidden treasure full of Mexican culture. An example of this is churipo. This is a typical broth from the state of Michoacán, specifically from the Purépecha region. Check this...
Poc Chuc, a culinary delight direct from Yucatan
Poc Chuc is a dish originating from the Yucatan peninsula. The word ‘poc’ comes from the Mayan ‘roasting’, while ‘chuc’ means charcoal. Its origin dates back to 1962, when the restaurant...
Escamoles, the Mexican caviar of pre-Hispanic times
Escamoles are a culinary delight and traditional of Mexican cuisine. Its preparation and consumption comes from pre-Hispanic times. Its appearance resembles that of puffed rice. But in reality they are butter-fried ant...
Tortitas de Santa Clara, a dessert from the colonial era
The name Tortitas de Santa Clara comes from the popular belief that this dessert was invented at the time of the Colony by a nun in the convent of Santa Clara, in the state of Puebla. The Santa Clara pancakes are the...
Tamuín, the archaeological sites in the Huasteca
In San Luis Potosí you can find Tamuín, a municipality that holds the most important archaeological sites of the Huasteca Potosina. Over time, the name of this place has been written in different ways. Some examples...
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