Mexican Cafe de Olla: The Traditional Spiced Coffee
There are many stories about how cafe de olla was born, but two fundamental elements had to arrive first: coffee beans and spices for the magic to happen.
Because food and beverage play an important role in our culture, I discuss some of the most relevant drinks and traditional dishes in Mexican cuisine.
There are many stories about how cafe de olla was born, but two fundamental elements had to arrive first: coffee beans and spices for the magic to happen.
Of pre-Hispanic origin, pozole is one of the most traditional dishes served primarily during the national holidays. I’ll tell you everything you should know about it. Stay tuned.
Among the delicacies of traditional Mexican cuisine are the panuchos of Yucatan, small “puffed” corn tortillas filled with a bean-based stew and fried in oil or lard. These small wonders of Yucatecan foods originate from Merida, Yucatan. There is a legend about its origin, which tells that this recipe was invented by Don Hucho, owner…
As you’ve probably heard, Yucatan foods are delicious, varied, and with exotic touches that will surprise you. This cuisine derives basically from the Hispanic and Mayan cultures.
If you’re a wine lover, like me, then you’ll probably like to learn more about the best wineries in Valle de Guadalupe, Mexico. In fact, Mexico was the first country in the Americas to start producing wine in the 15 century.
The colonche is an alcoholic beverage that is nearly 2000 years old and is prepared mainly in San Luis Potosí, Aguascalientes, Guanajuato, northern Jalisco, and Zacatecas.
Typical Mexican candies are a tradition and a delicacy that gladdens the heart. These delicious sweets were born thanks to the mixture of ingredients from our land and those from other countries.
What are mixiotes all about? In its most basic form, this classic Mexican dish consists of marinated meat wrapped in a “membrane” from the stalk of the maguey (the pulque type). This cuticle containing the stew is called mixiote.
Corundas and uchepos are the two signature foods from Michoacan that delight those who eat them. Corundas are more traditional in the center and north of the state, while the uchepos are from the tierra caliente (the southern part).
Jericallas are part of the gastronomic fusion of the old and new worlds during the colonial era, producing an endless number of creations that persist today.