The Yucatecan Torta de Cochinita: Tradition and Versatility
A simple question to my dad is enough to hear about an old family tradition, going back at least 50 years. “What are your earliest memories of Cochinita Pibil?” I…
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A simple question to my dad is enough to hear about an old family tradition, going back at least 50 years. “What are your earliest memories of Cochinita Pibil?” I…
Continue readingTóoksel, Joroch and bean candy are words—and dishes—that I have learned about during my expeditions around Yucatán. Some, like the Tóoksel, I had the actual pleasure of tasting; others, much…
Continue readingOctober. We have finally picked the last of the beach sand from our scalps and nether regions, the kids are back to school – although this year they’re at learning…
Continue readingNovember has arrived and we have satisfied our craving for corn Masa with abundant helpings of Hanal Pixán Mucbilpollos, chased down with countless Tums. We have sworn we won’t eat…
Continue readingYucatán tastes like a rainbow of flavors, textures, and scents. This combination is so wonderful that it has crossed borders, cultures, and languages to become part of a worldwide culinary…
Continue readingImagine being in México in September when the biggest fiesta of the year comes along and you can’t go out, you can’t get together with throngs of happy strangers and…
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