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Hungry BooksDelizia! The epic story of the Italians and their food by John Dickie🍝Hungry Books is presented by: Rocio Carvajal food anthropologist, culture and gastronomy educator.Episode 4Italian is one of the world’s most popular cuisines, but how did it all start? What makes it so delicious? And how it became a global comfort food? This book is filled with fascinating and unexpected revelations, like the fact that many recipes became the best form of political propaganda, and that hunger and war were key in shaping how people ate, even more so than peace and abundance.Delizia! The epic story of the Italians and th...2025-04-0534 min

Pass the Chipotle PodcastRe-broadcast The history of 5 de Mayo 🎊Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author.Episode 80This year marks the 160th anniversary of the famous 5 de Mayo battle, but curiously this date means epic Mexican-themed celebrations in the USA, but why? In this epic episode, I explore the many events that lead to the famous battle of Puebla on that eventful day of May 5th, 1862 and the fascinating aftermath that changed the nation's history.Find out how Emperor Napoleon III, President Benito Juárez, General Ignacio Zaragoza, and Maximilian from Austria ended up entangled in a story of i...2025-04-0558 min

Pass the Chipotle PodcastInterview 🎤with baker and singer Eliceo LaraPresented by: Rocio Carvajal Food anthropologist, culture & gastronomy educator.Episode 76This episode explores the intersections between art, music, painting and life in Mexico during the colonial period closing down with Mexican baking and pastry traditions.My guest: Eliceo Lara is a talented Mexican baker and accomplished singer with a deep interest in history and literature. We indulged in a warm talk covering many of our mutual interests, it was a joy to close down 2021 with him.Contact Eliceo:Website: https://mexicanbaking.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/el...2025-04-051h 34

Pass the Chipotle PodcastFood, feasts and famines in colonial Mexico 🎤 with Dr. Iván EscamillaPresented by: Rocio Carvajal Food anthropologist, culture & gastronomy educator. Episode 88 This episode features a fascianting conversation with Professor Iván Escamilla González, also known on Instagram as El Cronista Novohispano (The Novohispanic Chronicler). Together, we delve into a historical exploration of food, examining a range of contrasting aspects—from the lavish feasts of the upper classes to the stark realities of famine, and the creation of new food systems in the Spanish Viceroyalty of Mexico. There was so much ground to cover! We begin with an overview of New S...2024-12-042h 03

Pass the Chipotle PodcastFrom books to brewing 🎤 with Anthropologist and craft beer brewer Mario MaciasPresented by: Rocio Carvajal Food anthropologist, culture & gastronomy educator. Episode 87 This episode features a conversation with Mexican anthropologist and PhD candidate Mario Macias Ayala @mario.maciasaa in which we discuss several intertwined projects that are at the core of his research: -Return migration within Mexican-American dynamics: Mario unravels the intricate tapestry of return migration within the complex web of Mexican-American relationships. -Cooperative Initiatives: empowering indigenous farmers and microbrewing: We explore the transformative role of cooperatives in facilitating reintegration and fostering entrepreneurship among indigenous farmers. Additionally, we delve in...2024-05-311h 39

Hungry BooksAlcohol in the Age of Industry, Empire, and War 🎤with Dr Deborah TonerPresented by: Rocio Carvajal Food anthropologist, culture & gastronomy educator. Episode 12 This hybrid episode brings together of Hungry Books and Pass the Chipotle Podcast and I’m joined by Dr Deborah Toner editor of "Alcohol in the Age of Industry, Empire, and War," a ground-breaking volume that explores the intricate connections between alcohol and society from 1850 to 1950. Through the episode we examine in detail the volume’s eight chapters following the complexities of alcohol production, consumption, regulation, and commerce, delving into gendered, medical, religious, ideological, and cultural meanings that surround alcohol. 2024-01-131h 50

Pass the Chipotle PodcastAlcohol in the Age of Industry, Empire, and War 🎤 with Dr Deborah TonerPresented by: Rocio Carvajal Food anthropologist, culture & gastronomy educator. Episode 86 This hybrid episode brings together of Hungry Books and Pass the Chipotle Podcast and I’m joined by Dr Deborah Toner editor of "Alcohol in the Age of Industry, Empire, and War," a ground-breaking volume that explores the intricate connections between alcohol and society from 1850 to 1950. Through the episode we examine in detail the volume’s eight chapters following the complexities of alcohol production, consumption, regulation, and commerce, delving into gendered, medical, religious, ideological, and cultural meanings that surround alcohol. We unpack all the juicy ways in which this book...2023-11-031h 50

Pass the Chipotle PodcastOn savage shores how indigenous Americans discovered Europe 🎤with Dr Caroline Dodds Pennock.Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food anthropologist, culture & gastronomy educator. Episode 85 This episode features a conversation with Dr Caroline Dodds Pennock about her latest book: On Savage Shores: How Indigenous Americans Discovered Europe combining a critical perspective that questions the historiography, narratives, and consequences of marginalizing the role of indigenous people in the colonial and post-colonial contexts, with a critical view of the complex history of Mexico's formation and the silenced voices and stories that continue to bleed through the cracks of power structures. We talk about the c...2023-07-211h 33

Pass the Chipotle PodcastA brief history of coffee in Mexico ☕Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food anthropologist. Episode 84 This refreshed version of the coffee special explores the origins of coffee and its journey from Eritrea modern-day Ethiopia, Africa into the Americas and how in a short time became a highly profitable crop. In the second part, we explore some aspects of the cultural history of coffee consumption in Mexico and the fascinating journey coffee makes from the fields to your morning cup. You will discover what the so-called “speciality coffee is all about” and which are the “Oscars” in the coffee world. 2023-06-0254 min

Pass the Chipotle PodcastThe Mexican Christmas menu 🎤with Mely Martinez.Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food anthropologist, culture & gastronomy educator. Episode 83 To wrap up the year I teamed up with my dear friend Mely Martínez to have a candid chat about our favourite Christmas and seasonal foods, drinks and treats. Since it is impossible to exhaust the wide variety of regional and local dishes from all across Mexico, we tried to present an overview of how Mexicans feast during this particularly indulgent season. We hope to inspire you to get adventurous and plan a wonderful dinner. Also, check out t...2022-12-071h 48

Pass the Chipotle PodcastAfromexico: the untold history of slavery in colonial Puebla 🎤with Dr. Pablo Sierra.Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food anthropologist, culture & gastronomy educator. Episode 82 Dr Pablo Sierra’s research contests that blackness is a decidedly foreign concept in the cultural history of the City of Puebla, an idealised urban centre whose narratives about Spanish baroque splendour have silenced the stories and presence of other ethnic groups, namely thousands of enslaved and free afro descendants. In this episode, we discuss the rise of Afromexican studies, Puebla’s role in the slave trade, the racialised configuration of the novohispanic society, and the challenges of critical historical research. We also talk about the case of an elit...2022-11-041h 41

Pass the Chipotle PodcastInterview 🎤with photographer, podcaster and author: Shava CuevaPresented by: Rocio Carvajal Food anthropologist, culture & gastronomy educator. Episode 81 When Salvador packed his camera and got off to start a journey documenting traditional drinks of Mexico, he didn’t know that his life was about to change forever. This adventure became the beginning of a transformative experience for him and the many lives he has touched. In this candid, honest and rich conversation, we discuss his motivations, the creative and personal process behind the making of his book “Beverages of Oaxaca”, social responsibility, the challenges of being a content creator, and he shares...2022-06-151h 27

Pass the Chipotle PodcastFirst printed cookbooks and the invention of Mexican food.Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food anthropologist, culture & gastronomy educator. Episode 79 Welcome to the season finale! In this episode, I discuss how early printed cookbooks in Mexico were tools of cultural propaganda. Through a form of culinary patriotism, cookbooks built the gastronomic identity of a newly independent nation promoting the adoption of behaviours, tastes and manners of the whiter middle and upper classes. In light of the aggressive exploitation of cultural expressions, contemporary discussions are contesting the dated and monolithic idea of “a Mexican gastronomy” that has erased and sile...2022-04-1848 min

Pass the Chipotle PodcastInterview 🎤with Historian Dr Edward ShawcrossPresented by: Rocio Carvajal Food anthropologist, culture & gastronomy educator. Episode 78 In this episode I discuss my guest’s new book: “The Last Emperor of Mexico: The Dramatic Story of the Habsburg Archduke Who Created a Kingdom in the New World.” This work is so much more than the story of Maximilian I, it really captures the zeitgeist of a bygone era that is fundamental in the history of Mexico with deep connections to the global geopolitical dynamics of the 19th c. We cross examine the historical events and view under different perspectives the motive...2022-03-051h 01

Pass the Chipotle PodcastAfro-Andalusi culinary legacy in MexicoPresented by: Rocio Carvajal Food anthropologist, culture & gastronomy educator. Episode 77 This episode explores the influence of the Andalusi culture that echoed deeply in every aspect of Spain’s society in the 16th century and the impact of the African slave trade in colonial Mexico. But to fully understand these stories from the beginning, I will go back to the complex medieval period of the Iberian peninsula from where the seeds of empire, colonisation and slave trade originated. There is a long list with reading material and references to help you continue exploring these fas...2022-01-181h 01

Pass the Chipotle PodcastDay of the dead special 2021☠️Presented by: Rocio Carvajal food anthropologist, Mexican culture gastronomy educator. Episode 75 The Day of the Dead celebration is a cultural pillar of Mexico’s rituals of memory, conviviality and spirituality, this episode celebrates the history behind this vibrant tradition that is one of Mexico’s most joyous cultural export. It also offers an introduction to the Mayan ceremonies for the dead and I read a short story from Mexican anthropologist and archaeologist Eduardo Matos Moctezuma called “Yaotl in the land of the dead. Links mentioned on this episode: B...2021-10-2746 min

Pass the Chipotle PodcastThe history of Mexico’s bakeries bakers & bread 🍞Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. Episode 74 Mexican pastries or “pan dulce” have taken the world by storm with their delicious flavours and styles, but did you know that wheat was once a stranger in Mexico? This episode explores the remote origins of wheat in the Middle East and its voyage to the New World where it inspired one of the most important food industries of the colonial period. You will hear about the hidden world of bakeries, guilds and brotherhoods that organised an invisible workforce that fed thousands of p...2021-09-2453 min

Hungry BooksFeeding the People: The Politics of the Potato. by Rebecca Earle. 🥔 Hungry Books is presented by: Rocio Carvajal food anthropologist, culture and gastronomy educator. Episode 11 Welcome to season 2! This book is so much more than a commodity's biography, potatoes are an entry point to explore the history of food policies, the relationships between land, power, botany, science, health, economy and the consequences of colonialism. Find out why our modern attitudes towards eating reflect the complex relationships between individual rights, freedom and the role of the state in society. 📗 Get the book! https://amzn.to/3BtjPWx Want more pot...2021-09-031h 08

Pass the Chipotle PodcastRaw, cooked & rotten: cooking methods and cultural meanings.Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. Episode 73 This episode explores different aspects of the cultural production of food in traditional indigenous cultures of Mexico, and some of them are related to preparation methods as explored by the“culinary triangle” of raw, cooked and rotten. And other aspects focus on the creation of meanings, practices, attitudes and uses of food in pre-Columbian and contemporary societies. I want to get you very excited about the many different ways of analysing food that helps us see culinary traditions in a new light and...2021-08-201h 03

Pass the Chipotle PodcastPuebla: Mexico's culinary jewel ✨Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. Episode 72 Located in central Mexico and framed by majestic volcanoes, the UNESCO listed city of Angels sits in a vast valley where beautiful colonial buildings tell the 500-year-old story of a metropolis envisioned as an aspiring model for all Spanish territories in the Americas. The famous 5 de mayo battle is one of the many historical events that have occurred in Puebla, but what consistently brings visitors to the city is its delicious cuisine that has gifted the world dishes like: chiles en nogada, mole poblano...2021-07-091h 05

Pass the Chipotle PodcastMexican Carnivals! 🎉Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. Episode 71 Carnivals are synonymous with good times, mind-blowing choreographies, music and spectacular costumes. But under that shiny surface, there’s a long, complex and utterly fascinating history. Carnivals are a vehicle for the collective expression of a culture’s identity, history and creativity, which allows them to continue evolving as life-affirming acts. This episode explores key aspects of the cultural history of carnivals and the common traits they share in Mexico and across Latin America. Links mentioned on this...2021-06-0446 min

Pass the Chipotle PodcastThe history of 5 de Mayo 🇲🇽Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. Episode 70 This year marks the 159th anniversary of the famous 5 de Mayo battle, but curiously this date means epic Mexican-themed celebrations in the USA, but why? In this epic episode, I explore the many events that lead to the famous battle of Puebla on that eventful day of May 5th, 1862 and the fascinating aftermath that changed the nation's history. Find out how Emperor Napoleon III, President Benito Juárez, General Ignacio Zaragoza, and Maximilian from Austria ended up entangled in a story of i...2021-04-2456 min

Pass the Chipotle PodcastCultural staples: Pulque 🥛Presented by: Rocio Carvajal, gastronomy educator, cook and author Episode 69 Pulque is one of the best known traditional fermented drinks from Mexico. Its origin goes back to pre-Columbian times and has over 25 centuries of history and tradition. Known as the “drink of the gods”, pulque has endured the test of time: from colonialism, revolutions, wars, crisis and many other transformations, it has been resignified valued and made relevant for new generations. Discover the fascinating history, botany and practices around the consumption of pulque. Episode’s blogpost: https://www.passthechipotle.com/cultural-staples-pulque-ep-69/ —————————————– ……………………………………………….. Sign up to my newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠eepurl.com/cV5AsH⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠twitter.com/chipotlepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ + ⁠⁠⁠⁠http...2021-04-0654 min

Pass the Chipotle PodcastEggs or Anarchy 🗣🍳 *Bonus episode* from Hungry Books PodcastFrom Hungry Books Podcast @hungrybookspodcast Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. This episode reviews: “Eggs or Anarchy, The remarkable story of the man tasked with the impossible: to feed a nation at war” By William Sitwell The setting is Britain at war: WWII looms over Europe and Churchill is at the brink of becoming the world’s most admired Prime Minister. And you might think that the war was fought and won in the fields, and war rooms, but it was actually a combination of Homefront strate...2021-03-1820 min

Hungry BooksAn edible history of humanity by Tom Standage. Ep 10 Hungry Books is presented by: Rocio Carvajal food anthropologist, culture and gastronomy educator. Episode 10 Season 1 of Hungry Books Podcast comes to an end with a book that the brings a refreshingly innovative approach to food studies. Tom Standage looks at how food has lead to societal organisation, the creation of geo-political regions, transformation of the landscape, technological revolutions and exploration. From the transition to a sedentary life and the birth of farming to the political and ideological weaponisation of food policies, the book covers 12,000 years of innovation, war, technology, the rise of civilisations...2021-03-1247 min

Pass the Chipotle PodcastInterview 🎤with Ethnohistorian Alberto Peralta de LegarretaPresented by: Rocio Carvajal, gastronomy educator, cook and author. Episode 68 In this conversation we explore the little-known world of religious institutions in the colonial period, and the ways in which friars, priests and nuns impacted the culture and life of Mexico. We talk about how the kitchens of female convents became a cultural catalyst where the food traditions, ingredients and techniques reflected the very diverse colonial society and set the foundation of a complex, rich and long-lasting gastronomic legacy. Dr Peralta is a renown food historian who has authored several books...2021-02-251h 00

Pass the Chipotle PodcastCultural staples: Beans 🌱Presented by: Rocio Carvajal, gastronomy educator, cook and author Episode 67 Together with corn, tomatoes and chillies, beans are part of the holy quartet of Mexico’s gastronomy. Their enduring popularity as a delicious and versatile food synonymous of Mexican cuisine, no wonder they are present in some form in 60% of all traditional dishes. This episode explores the botanical aspects, culinary uses and cultural history of this emblematic crop. Learn more about beans: Beans: A History. by Ken Albala. Buy here: https://amzn.to/2MspckV Heirloom Beans: Grea...2021-02-0438 min

Hungry BooksA Short History of Drunkenness by Mark Forsyth 🍷 Hungry Books is presented by: Rocio Carvajal food anthropologist, culture and gastronomy educator. Episode 9 Throughout history and across cultures alcohol has been our faithful companion. We have bestowed upon it meanings and functions in our lives and cultures, and wether we consume it or not we are not indifferent to its existence and the power it has in our societies. A Short History of Drunkenness: How, Why, Where, and When Humankind Has Gotten Merry from the Stone Age to the Present by Mark Forsyth is a little, sharp, relentless funny and enlightening read...2021-01-1153 min

Pass the Chipotle Podcast10 years of listed gastronomic heritage 🎊Presented by: Rocio Carvajal, gastronomy educator, cook and author Episode 66 This episode presents some reflections about the impact of 10 years since Mexican cuisine was inscribed into UNESCO’s list of intangible cultural heritage. I offer a balance of this remarkable event and explore the origin, purpose and uses of food to generate cultural development. The second part of the episode is packed with enticing highlights of the books, films and products you can find on my free Mexican- inspired Christmas wish list 🎁 which you can download using the link below. Get you free...2020-12-2230 min

Hungry BooksThe apple orchard, the story of our most English fruit by Pete Brown 🍏 Hungry Books is presented by: Rocio Carvajal food anthropologist, culture and gastronomy educator. Episode 8 Our relationship with nature has always been a complex one. Unlike any other species in the world, we’ve dedicated our entire existence to alter it in all sorts of ways, for our own benefit. An apple orchard is a delicate man and nature-made ecosystem where not only apple trees live but also more than 2000 insects that call it home. The book explores the meandering and fascinating history of apples through many intertwined stories that go from horticulture to po...2020-12-2235 min

Pass the Chipotle PodcastInterview 🎤 with author and food blogger Mely Martinez 🥘Presented by: Rocio Carvajal, gastronomy educator, cook and author Episode 65 Mely Martinez is a household name in the food blogging world, she is the founder of “Mexico in My Kitchen” one of the most loved and trusted references of traditional Mexican food on the internet. Mely returns to the show after three years to celebrate the publication of her debut cookbook: “The Mexican Home Kitchen: Traditional Home-Style Recipes That Capture the Flavours and Memories of Mexico”. This conversation frames the depth of Mely’s work and the cultural significance of helping continuing the food tradi...2020-12-1447 min

Pass the Chipotle PodcastDay of the Dead special ☠️Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. Episode 64 Day of the Dead celebrations is a cultural pillar for Mexico’s rituals of memory, conviviality and spirituality. The contagious joy of the vibrant decorations, foods and music, give this celebration transcend languages, borders and beliefs. Discover the origin of the elements and practices of Dia de Los Muertos, one of Mexico’s most joyous cultural export. Links mentioned on this episode: Video: Dia de los Muertos a celebraron of life. In Partnership with Puente Latino: https://tinyurl.com...2020-10-2736 min

Pass the Chipotle PodcastImmigrant foods in MexicoPresented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. Episode 63 This episode features the history of English miners, Arab refugees and Chinese railway workers that came to Mexico in search of a better life. Their stories are testimony of human resilience, dignity and hope. Their presence enriched Mexico’s culture and their foods inspired delicious creations like Tacos Arabes, Pastes and delicate steamed pastries. On this episode’s blog post you can get the recipe to prepare Mexican-British pasties with a delicious Tinga filling along with amazing books to help you explore the...2020-10-0545 min

Pass the Chipotle PodcastA (brief) history of Mexico’s independence 🔔Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. Episode 62 In this first episode of season 5, we take a look into the key historical events that lead to the discovery of the Americas, the Spanish conquest of Mexico and the war of independence. September marks the beginning of a long season of celebrations that culminate the following year! These “fiestas” help us celebrate togetherness and food serves as a form of culinary reconciliation with our past and present. Links mentioned on this episode: Film: 1492 the conq...2020-09-0432 min

Pass the Chipotle PodcastBest bits of 2020 🎤🔥Thank you for another podcast year together! This episode reflects on the stories, topics and conversations I presented to you over season 4 including sound-bites from the conversations I had with the guests that shared their stories, opinions and experiences dealing with the challenges of building socially responsible businesses; fostering cultural conversations through food; safekeeping Mexico's heritage crops; documenting Mexico’s foodways and following the culinary impact of Mexican ingredients around the world. Find the guests of this season here: Karina Jimenez founder of Viva los cupcakes: https://www.instagram.com/vivaloscupcakes Ed...2020-08-2048 min

Hungry BooksMaking sense of taste, food and philosophy by Carolyn Korsmeyer Hungry Books is presented by: Rocio Carvajal food anthropologist, culture and gastronomy educator. . Episode 7 This book by Carolyn Korsmeyer challenges the traditional philosophical views on 'taste" as an aesthetic category and explores the changing concepts about the sense of taste which was historically considered as inferior to the other senses. Traditional aesthetics doesn’t consider food as an art form, yet, the author argues that food, unlike art can lead to stronger and more complex sensory, emotional and psychological aesthetic experiences in a way that no artistic creation. The episode explores th...2020-07-3036 min

Pass the Chipotle PodcastInterview with chocolate historian Alex Hutchinson 🍫Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. Episode 60 The grand finale of season 4 brings an interview with author and chocolate Historian extraordinaire Alex Hutchinson, this episode continues exploring the adventures of cocoa, a wondrous seed that continued to change lives at its arrival in England where mass-produced chocolate bars were invented. Alex will take us to discover the surprising history of the chocolate and confectionary industry in Victorian England, learn about the darker side of the cocoa trade and find out who the Quakers were and how they invented the...2020-07-231h 01

Pass the Chipotle PodcastCultural staples: Cocoa. Part I 🍫Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. Episode 59 In part I of this special you will hear about cocoa's botanical origin, and how its cultivation was intimately connected to the rise of the first civilisations of ancient Mexico. Discover why cocoa inspired myths, recipes and rites, and find out how centuries later, the exotic and addictive chocolate conquered the palates of Spanish colonisers who obsessed to the point of fearing for the salvation of their souls. Links mentioned on this episode: Cocoa reading list: http...2020-07-0351 min

Hungry BooksEmpires of food by E. D.G. Fraser and Andrew RimasHungry Books is presented by: Rocio Carvajal food anthropologist, culture and gastronomy educator. Episode 6 The premise of "Empires of food. Feast, famine and the rise and fall of civilisations” is that history has shown us that most civilisations have fallen because of the flaws of their food system and that they have followed a clear pattern, one that our very own civilisation seems to be following to the letter. The authors urge us to look into the history of such food systems to understand the success stories and learn from the many ca...2020-06-1541 min

Pass the Chipotle PodcastDiana Kennedy: Documenting the memory of taste 🖋️Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. Episode 58 British writer Diana Kennedy has been described as the “saviour” of Mexican cuisine with an uncompromising commitment to preserving traditional foodways. Diana has 56 years of experience researching, travelling, writing and leading conservation projects to protect Mexico’s ancestral agriculture. Her books are considered masterpieces and she is seen as the undisputed expert in Mexican food. But how much does the world really know bout her work? What makes it so unique? and is she actually the only Mexican food specialist? This episode offers a deep r...2020-06-0546 min

Pass the Chipotle PodcastThe true history of the 5 de Mayo celebrations 🇲🇽🎊Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. Episode 57 5 de Mayo is internationally recognised as a Mexican celebration, but why is it such a big deal in the USA? In this epic episode, I explore the many events that lead to the famous battle of Puebla on that eventful day of May 5th, 1862 and the fascinating aftermath that changed the nation's history. Find out how Emperor Napoleon III, President Benito Juárez, General Ignacio Zaragoza, and Maximilian from Austria ended up entangled in a story of intrigue, treason, g...2020-05-1556 min

Pass the Chipotle PodcastInterview 🎤with corn expert Rafel Mier 🌽Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. Episode 56 Corn has historically been at the heart of Mexico’s food system but it is going through a severe crisis as many of the native 59 varieties of corn are at risk of being lost forever, added to this, traditional corn tortillas have been heavily displaced by mass-produced “fake” or “junk” tortillas which contain additives, colourants and additives that are harmful and often not listed on packaging labels. My guest Rafael Mier is the founder and director of Fundacion Tortilla de Maiz Me...2020-05-0131 min

Pass the Chipotle PodcastEntrevista 🎤con Rafael Mier director de Fundación Tortilla 🌽Presentado por: Rocio Carvajal investigadora de historia gastronómica, autor y cocinera. Episodio 56 El maíz ha estado por miles de años al centro del sistema alimentario mexicano sin embargo actualmente enfrenta una severa crisis y muchas de las 59 variedades de maíz nativo están en riesgo de desaparecer. Aunado a esto, las tortillas de maíz tradicionales han sido desplazadas por “tortillas chatarra” que son producidas con grandes cantidades de aditivos, conservadores y colorantes que no están adecuadamente descritos en las etiquetas de los productos. Mi invitado es...2020-05-0154 min

Pass the Chipotle PodcastInterview 🎤with film director Elizabeth Carroll 🎬Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. Episode 55 Diana Kennedy arrived in Mexico 63 years ago, and since then has dedicated her life to exploring Mexico’s foodways, culinary heritage and food traditions. Today Diana is the undisputed authority in Mexico’s edible biodiversity, traditional cooking techniques and recipes, and we are only but beginning to understand and dimension the relevance of her legacy. This episode features an interview acclaimed documentarist Elizabeth Carroll who directed the film “Diana Kennedy, nothing fancy” we talk about Elizabeth’s journey through the making of this proje...2020-04-0839 min

Pass the Chipotle PodcastCulinary regions: The grand north ⛰️Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. Episode 54 Culinary regions: The grand north ⛰️ This is the final instalment of “The Culinary Regions of Mexico” featuring the majestic northern canyons, stunning deserts, parries, mountains and wonderful foods from the states of Chihuahua, Coahuila, Nuevo Leon, Durango and Zacatecas. Links mentioned on this episode: “Cabeza de Vaca's Adventures in the Unknown Interior of America” - https://amzn.to/3b6Tfp9 “The Underdogs: A Novel of the Mexican Revolution” by Mariano Azuela - https://amzn.to/2whYAes “Memorias de cocina...2020-03-2757 min

Hungry BooksThe Way We Eat Now: Strategies for Eating in a World of Change. By Bee Wilson🍴Hungry Books is presented by: Rocio Carvajal food anthropologist, culture and gastronomy educator. Episode 5 This book by award-wining author Bee Wilson is a masterclass in food studies, consumption habits, and a great introduction to food economics, it is uncomfortably relentless at providing hard evidence about how little control we have on our lives and the way politics and economics rule our world, our plates and our health. The Way We Eat Now: Strategies for Eating in a World of Change also guides us with compelling arguments, examples and clarity to foster our a...2020-03-1649 min

Pass the Chipotle PodcastInterview 🎤with Eddie Sandoval founder of Pinole Blue 💙Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. Episode 53 At the heart of Pinole Blue is the deep pride of Eddie Sandoval’s cultural heritage, a passion for building a business that is socially and ethically sound to provide hight quality nutrition and hail the ancestral tradition of the Tarahumara food traditions in Mexico. Eddie started his Pinole business (from his college dorm!) when he was still finishing his Business Finance Degree at Wichita’s State University, today he is determined to bring pinole to all of the US while giving back to th...2020-03-061h 02

Pass the Chipotle PodcastInterview 🎤with Karina Jimenez owner of Viva los Cupcakes ✨Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. Episode 52 Karina Jimenez is a Mexican-American third-generation food entrepreneur who harvested inspiration and drive from her bicultural upbringing and arts background to create Viva los Cupcakes. Tamal de mole, salsa verde, conchita and mazapan are some of the many cupcake flavours that hide in plain sight an ingenious culinary transgression that provokes curiosity and starts conversations about shared traditions, innovation and cultural resilience, all in one delicious bite. We talk about the professional and personal challenges of learning to ask for help, becoming a successful business owner and voicing a...2020-02-1037 min

Pass the Chipotle PodcastCultural staples: Chillies 🌶️Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. Episode 51 The history of chilies is the history is part of the backbone of Mexico’s gastronomy, their culinary use stretches for more than 9000 years and chillies today are much more than a condiment but a true symbol of cultural identity. This episode explores many little-known aspects of chillies, their biology, chemistry, evolution, cultural significance, global dissemination and culinary uses. Links mentioned on this episode: -Check the reading list and extra materials for this episode: https://www.passthechipotle.com/cu...2020-01-2047 min

Pass the Chipotle Podcast(The history of) A Mexican Christmas! 🎄✨Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. Episode 50 Thank you for 50 episodes together celebrating Mexico’s culinary treasures! This episode explores the cultural history of the Christmas traditions in Mexico, a country where each celebration is a life-affirming act that reinforces the sense of togetherness as they bring together our rich cultural heritage. Links mentioned on this episode: -Visit this episode’s blogpost: http://www.passthechipotle.com/the-history-of-a-mexican-christmas-ep-50 -🎧 Subscribe to Hungry Books Podcast: https://anchor.fm/hungry-books —————————————– Newsletter: Subscribe here shorturl.at/egi15 Get my books...2019-12-1125 min

Hungry BooksCooked, a Natural History of transformation by Michael Pollan ♨Hungry Books is presented by: Rocio Carvajal food anthropologist, culture and gastronomy educator. Ep 3 This week's book is like taking the red pill, you will embark on a deep philosophical and existential soul-searching from the comfort of your kitchen. It is an invitation to understand the value of being mindful, having an intention and using information and our creativity to cook for ourselves and others and more importantly it will encourage you to make the conscious effort to get in the kitchen and reclaim what made us human: cooking. ——————————————————— Links mentioned on today’s episode:2019-11-2932 min

Pass the Chipotle PodcastCulinary Regions: Pacific South Coast 🌊Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. Episode 49 Culinary Regions of Mexico: Pacific South Coast On this episode we visit the gorgeous coastal states of Colima, Michoacán Jalisco, Guerrero and Oaxaca. This beautiful culinary region of Mexico and its monumental mountains, valleys, coasts and vibrant cultural heritage has gifted the world with tequila, pozole, carnitas and many other soulful and delicious creations. Links mentioned on this episode: -Visit this episode’s blogpost: http://www.passthechipotle.com/pacific-south-coast/ -Buy a copy of Pedro Paramo here...2019-11-2252 min

Hungry BooksEggs or Anarchy By William Sitwell 🗣🍳Hungry Books is presented by: Rocio Carvajal food anthropologist, culture and gastronomy educator. Ep 2 "Eggs or Anarchy, The remarkable story of the man tasked with the impossible: to feed a nation at war" by William Sitwell follows the events that lead to the creation and operation of The Ministry of Food and the man who shaped it: Frederick James Marquis 1st Earl of Woolton, commonly known as Lord Woolton. A man of humble origins compared to the Westminster elite, used his entrepreneurial genius and firm ideals of social justice to run a clock work...2019-11-1220 min

Hungry BooksBlood, bones and butter by Gabrielle Hamilton🍗Hungry Books is presented by: Rocio Carvajal food anthropologist, culture and gastronomy educator. Episode 1 This podcast premieres with "Blood Bones and Butter, the Inadvertent education of a Chef" by Gabrielle Hamilton a book that is thorny, delicious, oozing honesty to the point of being slightly uncomfortable, but it is also moving, inspiring and full of vitality intrigued? Have a listen, get the book, and let me know if you also agree with the Anthony Bourdain’s opinion that this is “simply the best memoir by a chef ever. Ever”. 📗Get the b...2019-10-2315 min

Pass the Chipotle PodcastDay of the Dead 💀Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. Episode 48 More than any other Mexican tradition, Dia de Muertos brings together ancient indigenous and European traditions. This fascinating and culturally significant tradition is listed as UNESCO’s list of intangible cultural heritage of humanity, celebrated in films, songs, poems and folk art. This episode is an invitation to discover, understand and enjoy the history and meaning of a tradition that helps us find deeper and meaningful ways to reconnect with our ancestors. Visit the episode’s special blogpost here Go...2019-10-2134 min

Pass the Chipotle PodcastCulinary regions of Mexico 📍 Bajio 🐎Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. Episode 47 Season 4 of the podcast premieres with the culinary region of the Bajio, located in the central-north planes of Mexico. We explore the beautiful states of Guanajuato, Aguascalientes and Queretaro. The Bajío is the perfect example of romantic country life, with delicious and soulful food, large rural states that overview fields of cereals, and agaves, making it the perfect setting for many romantic films of the golden age of Mexico’s cinema. Visit the episode’s special blogpost here. Get my E-book: Mexican Market food, a...2019-09-2725 min

Pass the Chipotle PodcastBest bits of 2019 🎤🔥Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. Episode 46 This episode revisits the conversations with ten incredible Mexican food heroes, celebrating their businesses, books, projects and personal stories. You will hear from: Food tour specialist Anais Martinez, Mexico City. Author, blogger and activist Yvette Marquez Sharpnack, Colorado. Chef and founder of SALSAOLOGY Lori Sandoval, from Los Angles California. Food entrepreneur and tamale expert Saul Talavera, Las Vegas. Chef, brand ambassador and cookery teacher Sylvia Vavik, Oslo Norway. Food anthropologist and food consultant Jolien Benjamin from Toronto, Canada. Food entrepreneur and...2019-08-2951 min

Pass the Chipotle PodcastCulinary regions of Mexico 📍Pacific North Coast 🌊Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. Episode 45 The pacific north-west coast of Mexico has become an international foodie destination, the vibrant wine routes and food and wine festivals are the canvas for the new and exciting MexMed cuisine. This episode explores the history, edible landscapes, culture and food traditions of the eclectic and cosmopolite mix of vibrant places like Tijuana, Baja California, Valle de Guadalupe, the Sonora-Sinaloa corridor and Nayarit Riviera bring together a unique mix of tradition and innovation, dessert and some of the nation’s most treasured marine reservoirs. Links mentioned on this episode: Jo...2019-07-3046 min

Pass the Chipotle PodcastInterview with chef and entrepreneur Fany Gerson 🍦🍩Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. This interview features Chef Fany Gerson, best seller author and founder of La Newyorkina and Dough. Mexican Chef Fany Gerson is a successful business owner and a household name across America’s major food magazines and specialised websites when it comes to traditional Mexican confectionary and frozen treats. Fany comes from a Ukranian-Jewish and Mexican heritage, the shared family-centred food culture of both have had a key role in the way she has developed her culinary identity. After training at the Culinary Institute of America and...2019-07-1637 min

Pass the Chipotle PodcastInterview 🎤with Professor Ken AlbalaPresented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. This episode features Professor Ken Albala, a distinguished member of the department of History of the university of the Pacific in California, U.S.A. Dr. Albala is a renown food historian,TEDx speaker, cook, vlogger and part-time wine, cheese and bread maker with a B.A. Modern European Studies from The George Washington University, a M.A. in Tudor and Stuart England from Yale, and a Ph.D. in Renaissance History from Columbia University, he has published, edited and co authored around 24 books and c...2019-06-1832 min

Pass the Chipotle PodcastMexican Market Food 🌮Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. Episode 42 This special is all about my newly published book Mexican market food, a celebration of traditional Mexican cooking, I share with you the key ideas and inspiration behind this book. I share some passages and behind the scenes moments and thoughts about the making of it. The beautifully vibrant Mexican markets are the heart of the nation’s celebrated culinary traditions. Mexican market food, a celebration of traditional Mexican cooking is a book that takes you into the fascinating world of Mexico’s tr...2019-05-2820 min

Pass the Chipotle PodcastCulinary regions of Mexico 📍 Huasteca Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. The Huasteca is the largest and most complex cultural region of Mexico spread between six states in the centre and north east of the country. The many indigenous tribes and mestizo people famously have an enormous pride in their shared cultural heritage, rich gastronomy, traditions, folk art and even music and dances. Huasteca has it all! —————————————– Newsletter: Subscribe here Book: Mexican Market food, a celebration of traditional Mexican cooking Go to my ebook store here Twitter: @chipotlepodcast + @rocio_carvajalc Instagra...2019-05-0637 min

Pass the Chipotle PodcastInterview 🎤 with Suzanne Barbezat author of Frida Kahlo at homeAnthropologist and author of the best seller book Frida Kahlo at home Suzanne Barbezat talks about the intimate life of one of Mexico’s most celebrated artists and incredibly multidimensional woman that was Frida Kahlo, we discuss her work, little known aspects of her family life and take a virtual tour at the iconic “Blue house” in Coyoacan, Mexico. Read this episode's full blogpost HERE Follow and connect with Suzanne Web: http://www.suzannebarbezat.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mexicoguide/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mexicoguide/ Company: http://di...2019-04-0538 min

Pass the Chipotle PodcastCulinary regions of Mexico 📍 South East & the Yucatan PeninsulaThe food of the south-east of Mexico and the peninsula of Yucatan is vibrant, fresh and colourful, it truly brings together the sea and the land, join me exploring the treasures of Campeche, Chiapas, Tabasco, Yucatan and Quintana Roo. —————————————– Newsletter: Subscribe here Book: Mexican Market food, a celebration of traditional Mexican cooking Go to my ebook store here Twitter: @chipotlepodcast + @rocio_carvajalc Instagram: @rocio.carvajalc email: hello@passthechipotle.com web: passthechipotle.com Youtube: Pass the Chipotle Podcast Buy me a taco! Donate to the show here 2019-03-1631 min

Pass the Chipotle PodcastInterview 🎤 with Jorge Gaviria founder and CEO of MasiendaFood entrepreneur Jorge Gaviria a former a former Forbes 30 under 30, founder and CEO of MASIENDA talks about his mission to source the best corn from small Mexican farms to produce delicious organic corn tortillas in the U.S. We discuss the environmental, cultural economical ad gastronomical benefits of traditional cooking methods, we also talk about sustainable food production and how Chef Dan Barber to inspired him to honour and celebrate the traditional food ways of Mexico. Read this episode's full blogpost with extra material HERE Follow and connect with MASIENDA Web...2019-02-2232 min

Pass the Chipotle PodcastInterview 🎤 with food anthropologist Jolien BenjaminJolien Benjamin is the co-founder of the London-based award winning culinary incubator Stories on Our Plate. With a background in social work and a masters degree in Anthropology of Food from the University of London’s School of Oriental and African Studies, Jolien has participated in many food education projects in her native Holland, England and now in Toronto, Canada. In this conversation we discuss a range of topics that are the backbone of both of our professional projects such as food studies, anthropology, culinary identities and food activism. We also explore the relevance of creating purposeful so...2019-02-0642 min

Pass the Chipotle PodcastCulinary regions of Mexico 📍 Central high planesIn this episode I take a closer view to the culinary region of Mexico’s central high planes and review some historical, social and cultural aspects that inspired gastronomic traditions in the states of Morelos, Hidalgo, Mexico city and Puebla. As I unveil this metaphorical gastronomic map of Mexico I will reveal how each region has contributed to the elevation of Mexican cuisine as intangible heritage of mankind by UNESCO. —————————————– Newsletter: Subscribe here Book: Mexican Market food, a celebration of traditional Mexican cooking Go to my ebook store here Twitter: @chipotlepodcast...2019-01-2323 min

Pass the Chipotle PodcastInterview 🎤 with Mexican-Norwegian Chef and entrepreneur Sylvia VavikPresented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. Of Norwegian father and Mexican mother Sylvia Vavik was born under lucky stars that sparkled her curiosity and wish to embrace both of her heritage lines. After studying Political sciences and web design for good measure, she realised that her creative heart was in gastronomy. Sylva became a professional chef and relocated in Norway, she won the popular tv show called Norway’s grill master back in 2015. In this interview you will discover how celebrating cultural diversity in an increasingly multicultural world can lead...2018-12-2339 min

Pass the Chipotle PodcastMexican Coffee part II 🇲🇽 ☕️This episode continues exploring the importance of coffee in Mexico, find out how is the journey coffee makes from the fields to your morning cup.Discover what the so called “speciality coffee is all about” and which are the “Oscars” in the coffee world. Grab a large cup and press play! —————————————– Newsletter: Subscribe here Book: Mexican Market food, a celebration of traditional Mexican cooking Go to my ebook store here Twitter: @chipotlepodcast + @rocio_carvajalc Instagram: @rocio.carvajalc email: hello@passthechipotle.com web: passthechipotle.com Youtube...2018-12-0730 min

Pass the Chipotle PodcastInterview 🎤 with food entrepreneur and craft tamalero Saul TalaveraSaul Talavera is a Mexican-American cook, owner of “el Tamalucas” selling traditional, bespoke and gourmet tamales in Las Vegas Nevada, USA After many years working as manager in a fast food restaurant Saul decided to start his own business partnering up with his father, also a talented cook. This was the beginning of a journey that would take him closer than ever to his family’s legacy, the food he loves and the passion that ignites his creativity by making the most amazing and delicious tamales you have ever seen. Follow Saul here: Instagr...2018-11-1642 min

Pass the Chipotle PodcastDay of the dead: a celebration of life! 💀Dia de Muertos is the most recognisable and internationally celebrated tradition of Mexico, it is rooted in ancient pre -Columbian funerary rituals that merged with catholic rites after the Spanish colonisation. This UNESCO listed celebration is one about cultural syncretism in Mexico, about love, spirituality and remembrance, it is an invitation to discover, understand and enjoy life in all its levels of existence and find deeper and more meaningful ways to experience the world. Check this episode's special youtube version with extra material! —————————————– Newsletter: Subscribe here Go to my ebook store here Twitte...2018-10-2838 min

Pass the Chipotle PodcastInterview 🎤with Chef Lori Sandoval, founder of Salsalogy Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. Arts history graduate and Cordon Bleu Chef Lori Sandoval is the founder of Salsaology an L.A. based company producing award winning coking sauces inspired by the culinary traditions of her parent’s home-states of Jalisco and Zacatecas in Mexico. In this interview we talk about cultural identity, the never-ending transformation of the food industry, food perceptions and cultural appropriation, and Lori’s amazing sauces, which are indeed bottled dreams. Follow and contact Lori and Salsaology here: LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/2P34iIH 2018-10-2354 min

Pass the Chipotle PodcastInterview 🎤 with food blogger Yvette Marquez-SharpnackPresented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. Yvette Marquez Sharpnack is a multi-talented entrepreneur and founder of Muy Bueno, she has built a unique business that reflects the pride and inspiration she sources from her Mexican heritage, her projects include cookbooks, brand ambassadorship, photography, and award-winning video productions. In this interview, we talked about her personal story, collaborative networks, breaking cultural stereotypes, and what it takes for a spirited and talented Mexican-American to become a successful businesswoman. Follow and contact Yvette here: LinkedIn: https://www.linke...2018-10-1156 min

Pass the Chipotle PodcastMexican Coffee Part I 🇲🇽☕️Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. This episode explores how coffee made its voyage from Eritrea, modern day Ethiopia, Africa into the Americas and how in a short time its production displaced the one of tobacco. The gradual introduction of coffee in Mexico began in the late 1700s and it was directly linked to wealthy immigrants from Italy, Greece, Belgium and Germany who kickstarted one of the nation’s most profitable crops. Today, 13 of the 32 states of Mexico are coffee producers, and its consumption, production and costumes associated to the drink have b...2018-09-2925 min

Pass the Chipotle PodcastRe-brodcast Mexican Independence DayPresented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. September 16th Mexico celebrates Independence Day, commemorating the call to arms to put an end to the Spanish colony. This occasion marks the start of a very long season of national fiestas that is celebrations, from the patriotic to the religious in a wonderful display of mixed heritage traditions and delicious food! —————————————– Newsletter: Subscribe here Book: Mexican Market food, a celebration of traditional Mexican cooking Go to my ebook store here Twitter: @chipotlepodcast + @rocio_carvaja...2018-09-1314 min

Pass the Chipotle PodcastInterview 🎤 with food tour specialist Anais MartinezPresented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. Anais Martinez is a food tour specialist based in Mexico City where she runs private food tours covering the broad scope of what the capital has to offer, from markets, street food, craft drinks, and any Michelin star restaurant and cafe you’ve ever seen on Chef’s table and Mind of a Chef. With studies in gastronomy, art, design and a solid experience in the food industry as restaurant manager and menu developer, Anais decided to create her company “The curious Mexican” offering tailor made uniq...2018-09-0453 min

Pass the Chipotle PodcastBest bits of 2018 🎤🔥Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. It’s been a little over a year since Pass the Chipotle first launched, in that time I’ve had the honour to met and interviewed talented cooks, bloggers, cookery trainers, authors and entrepreneurs that share their passion for Mexican gastronomy. This episode celebrates their work, experience and personal that has inspired the global audience of Pass the Chipotle. Click here to visit this episode’s blogpost, and get the links mention on this show. —————————————– Newsletter: Subscribe here Book: Mexican Mar...2018-08-1849 min

Pass the Chipotle PodcastThe History of Mexican Markets Part II 🥑🌶🌽Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. On this second part of the markets special we continue our journey through the history of Mexican markets exploring the colonial period and the changes in the agricultural system that reflected the social and cultural changes of its time. We will see how Markets survived the war of Independence, invasions, two fail empires and the Mexican Revolution all the way through the age of the supermarkets. This episode closes with the top ten Mexican markets that I think sum up some of the b...2018-07-2435 min

Pass the Chipotle PodcastThe History of Mexican Markets Part I 🥑🌶🌽Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. Mexico’s famously colourful and exuberant markets appear in every travel show featuring the country, but the history of the grand Mexican markets dates back to the 14th Century when the expansion of the Aztec empire created thousands of roads that brought unimaginable wealth and products form every corner of the territory. This first part special focuses on the “tianquiztli” or market of Tlateloco, the most widely documented ancient market at the heart of the Aztec empire, destroyed at the hands of Spanish conquistadors in 1521 but no...2018-06-3025 min

Pass the Chipotle PodcastSupper clubs! Make money following your passionPresented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. On this episode, I talk about why supper clubs are a wonderful opportunity to develop your own business and make money following your passion. perhaps you have you always dreamed of running your own food business, but with so many options available now from food trucks, takeaways and food markets is hard to know which is the right option for you. Supper clubs disrupted the typical restaurant business model bringing together amazingly talented cooks with customers who want personalised and wonderful dining experiences with...2018-06-0926 min

Pass the Chipotle PodcastInterview 🎤with Yolanda Ocon, cook and supper-club hostPresented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. Yolanda is the youngest of my guests so far, but this talented cook has pushed herself and travelled the world following her passions, from her sunny hometown of Torreon, Coahuila in the Northern region of Mexico she moved to Germany and now lives in London where she works as marketing manager at the School of Wok and runs Eat Latin, a food hub offering dining experiences through popups, supperclubs and private catering. Check this episode’s blogpost to get Yolanda’s famous Dried Chillies Pulled Pork...2018-04-2635 min

Pass the Chipotle PodcastInterview 🎤 with cookery trainer and food blogger Karla ZazuetaPresented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. Karla is a well-established traditional cook from Ensenada, Baja California who has pioneered Mexican cooking classes in London. We talk about the ever changing food scene in London, the commonalities between British and Mexican culinary traditions and her passion for creating immersive cooking classes. Follow Karla here: Instagram: @mexicanfoodmemories Blog: mexicanfoodmemories.co.uk Facebook: mexicanfoodmemories Twitter: @mexicanfoodmem —————————————– Newsletter: Subscribe here Book: Mexican Market food, a celebration of traditional Mexican cooking Go to my ebook store here 2018-04-011h 06

Pass the Chipotle PodcastInterview 🎤 with Douglas Cullen author of the blog Mexican Food JournalPresented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. Douglas and I talk about how understanding the importance of food in Mexico is essential to transition from being an outsider to fully embrace the nation’s wonderful edible treasures, from his first tortilla to the perfect guacamole! Follow Douglas here: Instagram: @mexicanfoodjournal Blog: mexicanfoodjournal.com Facebook: mexicanfoodjournal Twitter: @mexfoodjournal —————————————– Newsletter: Subscribe here Book: Mexican Market food, a celebration of traditional Mexican cooking Go to my ebook store here Twitter: @chipotlepodcast...2018-02-1157 min

Pass the Chipotle PodcastInterview 🎤 with Mexican food blogger Sonia Mendez, author of La Piña en la cocinaPresented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. In this interview, Sonia Mendez Garcia, author of the food blog “La Piña en la Cocina” shares how her parent’s passion for Mexican food and entrepreneurship have inspired her work to share with thousands her family stories and recipes. We talk about tortilla making, food blogging, supperclubs and cooking classes. Follow Sonia here: Instagram: @lapinaenlacocina Blog: pinaenlacocina.com Facebook: lapinaenlacocina Twitter: @mendez_sonia —————————————– Newsletter: Subscribe here Book: Mexican Market food, a celebration of traditional Me...2017-12-2054 min

Pass the Chipotle PodcastChiles, salsas and mole! 🌶Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. In Mexican cuisine chilies are as important as salt! Back to the essentials with this episode dedicated to chilies, salsas, grinding stones and the king of dishes MOLE! Mexico has more than 64 different varieties of chilies of all flavours and colours, no wonder why Mexicans eat about 15 kilos of chilies a year. Get the recipe to make Salsa Borracha on this episode blogpost. —————————————– Newsletter: Subscribe here Book: Mexican Market food, a celebration of traditional Mexican cooking Go to my ebook store here 2017-11-2823 min

Pass the Chipotle PodcastInterview 🎤with Spanish teacher, blogger, and organic vanilla entrepreneur Nicole MakrinosPresented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. Nicole is the proud descendant of Greek - American parents, born and raised in America, she traveled joined a program to study in Mexico and found herself charmed by the culture, history and above all the food. She now juggles a career as a Spanish language trainer, blogger and entrepreneur trading gourmet vanilla from Mexico. Follow Nicole here: Instagram: @flanandapplepie Blog: flanandapplepie.wordpress.com Voladores Vanilla Instagram: @voladoresvanilla Facebook: Voladores Vanilla Etsy: Voladores...2017-10-2945 min

Pass the Chipotle PodcastInterview 🎤 with Chef Shaun Hurrell owner of Barrio Comida, a taqueria in Newcastle, EnglandPresented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. Shaun Shares his exciting career through continents and cuisines and how he decided to settle in Newcastle, England and open Barrio Comida, a Mexican taqueria where he serves delicious tacos and Mexican dishes. His story of entrepreneurship, self-learning and exploration is as exciting as it is inspiring. Follow Barrio comida here: Instagram: @barriocomida Twitter: @BarrioComida Facebook: barriocomida —————————————– Newsletter: Subscribe here Book: Mexican Market food, a celebration of traditional Mexican cooking Go to my ebook store here 2017-10-1640 min

Pass the Chipotle PodcastArabs in Mexico; Cochineal in food; Mexican vanilla 🍦Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. Discover the great story of how the encounter between the Arab world and Mexico gave birth to a food institution that are Arab tacos. The tale of Nocheztli, an insect farmed by indigenous tribes from Oaxaca that caused a global obsession and how “aguas frescas” or Mexican refreshers capture the Mexican landscape in every sip. —————————————– Newsletter: Subscribe here Book: Mexican Market food, a celebration of traditional Mexican cooking Go to my ebook store here Twitter: @chipotlepodcast + @rocio_carvajalc Instagram: @rocio...2017-09-2428 min

Pass the Chipotle PodcastInterview 🎤 with: Mely Martinez author of the blog Mexico in my KitchenPresented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. Mely shares her inspiring story as a Mexican expat living in the U.S. and how nourishing her son's cultural identity motivated her to start “Mexico in my Kitchen” a blog that rapidly became highly popular in the US as it resonates with many Mexican-American families, expats and foodies. Follow Mely here: foodblog Mexico in my Kitchen Instagram: @mexicoinmykitchen Facebook: Mexicoinmykitchen —————————————– Newsletter: Subscribe here Book: Mexican Market food, a celebration of traditional Mexican cooking Go to my ebook store here Twitter: @ch...2017-09-0535 min

Pass the Chipotle PodcastMexican street food 🌮 Colonial Jewish bakers ✡️ Chinese cafes in Mexico 👲Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. This episode offers a closer look into the Mexican street-food phenomena, how it evolved and what makes it so special. Next the story of crypto Jewish bakers in colonial Mexico who shaped the baking traditions by introducing their traditional recipes to the new World, and the fascinating story of Chinese immigrants in Mexico, and their popular cafes. —————————————– Newsletter: Subscribe here Book: Mexican Market food, a celebration of traditional Mexican cooking Go to my ebook store here Twitter: @chipotlepodcast + @rocio_carv...2017-08-2834 min

Pass the Chipotle PodcastCannibalism and pozole soup 🍛Cooking superstitions🍀 Toxic plants and healing rituals in MexicoPresented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. Discover the history of Pozole a warrior soup (with actual warriors in it), the unusual and often funny cooking superstitions and the toxic plants and fungi used in Mexican healing rituals. —————————————– Newsletter: Subscribe here Book: Mexican Market food, a celebration of traditional Mexican cooking Go to my ebook store here Twitter: @chipotlepodcast + @rocio_carvajalc Instagram: @rocio.carvajalc email: hello@passthechipotle.com web: passthechipotle.com Youtube: Pass the Chipotle Podcast Buy me a taco! Donate to 2017-08-0128 min

Pass the Chipotle PodcastInterview 🎤 with Dr. Deborah Toner: The cultural history of pulquePresented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. Dr. Deborah Toner is a world-famous authority on alcohol studies and nationhood in Mexico, she is an associate professor of history at the University of Leicester. Dr. Toner has a BA, MA and PhD in History at the University of Warwick, and is a postdoctoral research fellow at the Institute for the Study of the Americas, University of London. Follow Dr. Toner here: Drinking Studies Network based at the University of Warwick Twitter: @DeborahToner+@DrinkingStudies network —————————————– Newsletter: Subscribe here 2017-07-2242 min

Pass the Chipotle PodcastMezcal and tequila! 🍶 British food in Mexico 🇬🇧 Aztec sorbets 🍨Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. I’m sure many of you have heard, seen and even enjoyed tequila and mezcal on many occasions but do you know what’s difference between them? Is it the taste? the colour? The flavour? If you are wondering how to know which type of tequila or mezcal is the right one for you, don’t worry, I give you a survival guide to know your Mexican drinks! A little known story about the British diaspora is that of the Cornish miners that settled in the industrial town of Re...2017-07-0928 min

Pass the Chipotle PodcastThe day of the holy cross ✝️ Monks, Quakers and chocolate 🍫 Sor Juana: Philosopher, poet cook and nun ⛪️Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. Discover how Mexicans celebrate builders, the religious ceremonies and feasts to thank the people who build the homes we live in; find out which drink was equally popular amongst Mexican colonial Monks 17th century English Quakers; And I’ll introduce you to Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz, Mexico’s most famous poet, philosopher and cook. —————————————– Newsletter: Subscribe here Book: Mexican Market food, a celebration of traditional Mexican cooking Go to my ebook store here Twitter: @chipotlepodcast + @rocio_carvajalc Instagram...2017-06-2624 min

Pass the Chipotle PodcastXochimilco's floating allotments 🛶Frida Kahlo's wedding 💍 The Aztecs’ tobacco 🚬Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. This week I’ll take you to navigate with me the floating allotments of Xochimilco, the so called Venice of the Aztec empire, we’ll invite ourselves to Firda Kahlo and Diego Rivera’s wedding and we’ll find out which non edible plant accompanied pre-Columbian aperitifs and digestives alike, I’ll give you a clue, Sir Walter Raleigh went bunkers for it when he was introduced to it and he certainly didn’t mind the smell! —————————————– Newsletter: Subscribe here Book: Mexican Market food, a celebration of traditional M...2017-06-1324 min

Pass the Chipotle PodcastDiana Kennedy 🌽 Food in the Austro-Mexican empire 👑 Mexican edible insects 🐜Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author This week we’ll pay tribute to Diana Kennedy, her work and legacy for gastronomic cultural studies. We’ll find out how the Austrian empire of Maximilian I and Charlotte of Belgium in Mexico influenced Mexico’s food. And the last segment explores the squidgy and crunchy and chewy edible insects in Mexican indigenous food. —————————————– Newsletter: Subscribe here Book: Mexican Market food, a celebration of traditional Mexican cooking Go to my ebook store here Twitter: @chipotlepodcast + @rocio_carvajalc Instagram: @rocio.car...2017-05-3119 min

Pass the Chipotle PodcastInterview 🎤 Little Herds & Merci MercadoPresented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. My guests this week: Virydiana Velarde from Merci Mercado and Robert Nathan Allen Founder of the charity Little Herds we talk all about how insects are being recognised worldwide as a source of sustainable food and ethical business models. Follow my Merci Mercado and Little Herds here: Virydiana Velarde Facebook: Merci-Mercado Instagram: Mercimercado_us Robert Nathan Allen Facebook: LittleHerds Twitter: LittleHerds —————————————– Newsletter: Subscribe here Book: Mexican Market food, a celebration of traditional Me...2017-05-2442 min

Pass the Chipotle PodcastStewardship of culinary traditions 🥄 the literary kitchen of Like water for chocolate 📕 chillies in Mexican food🌶Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. Stewardship of culinary traditions and how this knowledge is passed on; we’ll explore the novel “Like water for chocolate” by Laura Ezquivel; the importance of chilies in Mexican food. —————————————– Newsletter: Subscribe here Book: Mexican Market food, a celebration of traditional Mexican cooking Go to my ebook store here Twitter: @chipotlepodcast + @rocio_carvajalc Instagram: @rocio.carvajalc email: hello@passthechipotle.com web: passthechipotle.com Youtube: Pass the Chipotle Podcast Buy me a taco! Donate to the show h 2017-05-1318 min

Pass the Chipotle PodcastPrimordial crops; Baroque Mexican food; What’s new in Mexico’s food scene.Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. I talk about the Mexican ingredients considered as sacred; How Baroque art influenced colonial cooks and Finally how Chef Enrique Olvera is redefining Mexican traditional food. —————————————– Newsletter: Subscribe here Book: Mexican Market food, a celebration of traditional Mexican cooking Go to my ebook store here Twitter: @chipotlepodcast + @rocio_carvajalc Instagram: @rocio.carvajalc email: hello@passthechipotle.com web: passthechipotle.com Youtube: Pass the Chipotle Podcast Buy me a taco! Donate to the show here 2017-04-2522 min

Pass the Chipotle PodcastMexican traditional cooking; Regional food in Mexico; Tex-mex food.Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. In this debut episode we’ll talk about the art and craft of Mexican food and the staple ingredients that define it, the culinary regions of Mexico and an introduction to the history of Tex Mex food. —————————————– Newsletter: Subscribe here Book: Mexican Market food, a celebration of traditional Mexican cooking Go to my ebook store here Twitter: @chipotlepodcast + @rocio_carvajalc Instagram: @rocio.carvajalc email: hello@passthechipotle.com web: passthechipotle.com Youtube: Pass the Chipotle Podc...2017-04-2020 min