Sopa de Tortilla (Tortilla Soup)
Sopa de tortilla (Tortilla soup) also known as Sopa Azteca is so simple but has so much depth of flavour! Tortillas are never wasted in Mexico! This is an awesome way to use old tortillas, those extra few that were…
Mexican Chicken Soup with Avocado
When I was in mexico this simple dish, a chicken soup, made by Jefte's mum Mirna, blew my mind! I swear I've never eaten anything so soul enriching. When I finished I had a smile from ear to ear and…
Achiote Paste
What is Achiote? Achiote – also known as Annatto - is a popular natural food colouring used in Mexican cooking to add a yellow-orange hue to a variety of dishes. It comes from the seeds of the evergreen Achiote tree…
Your Spanish pronunciation guide
Your Spanish pronunciation guide. Have you ever been in an authentic Mexican restaurant and gone to order your favourite Pollo Quesadilla with Jalapeños and queso Oaxaca with a Cerveza but all you could do was point at the menu because you…
Five Ways to Use Mexican Corn Tortillas
In many areas of Mexico, corn tortillas are eaten several times daily, served with most family meals. It’s not uncommon for an adult to eat 12 corn tortillas in one day! In some other areas of Mexico, such as the…
Academic Appeal Sample
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The food of Colima in Mexico
Colima, on the west coast of Mexico, is the country’s fourth smallest state covering just under 5,500 square kilometres. The food of Colima in Mexico is a fusion of meat dishes from the semi-arid ranch land interior, with sub-tropical crops…
Celebrating Independence Day in Mexico
Like all festivals and special celebrations in Mexico, Independence Day is a colourful and loud affair. Celebrated on 12 September, Independence Day in Mexico is referred to locally in Spanish as “El Grito de la Independencia”, which translates to “The…
The food of Zacatecas in Mexico
The state of Zacatecas is in the north central part of Mexico. It’s high country with arid conditions ideal for ranches and raising livestock such as cattle, pigs, sheep, goats and horses. All agriculture in Zacatecas is dependent on…