2022 is here! And what better way to celebrate than to treat yourself to some of the world’s most amazing food? Whether you already know and love Mexican food or you want to learn more about it, this delicious calendar will introduce you to some amazing dishes you probably haven’t tasted before. January 6, Dia…
Just like Mexican food, Mexican Christmas traditions are fun, colorful, and simply delicious. Keep reading to learn more about Christmas traditions in Mexico, including the food served during the merriest season of the year! Nacimiento It isn’t officially Christmas in Mexico until families break out their nacimiento, or nativity scene. Nacimientos can be as small…
Mexican food is gaining popularity all around the world. However, not everyone knows its history. In this post, we offer a brief history of Mexican cuisine focusing on three crucial moments that shaped Mexican cuisine as we know it. Pre-Columbian Civilizations Before the arrival of the European conquistadores, the territory of today’s Mexico was inhabited…
People around the world love chicken salad, and it’s easy to see why. Tasty but versatile, chicken salad can be adapted to any cuisine and goes well with many different ingredients. But is chicken salad healthy? Let’s find out. Is Chicken Salad Healthy? Most people think of chicken salad as a healthy dish. In large…
The results you get are only as good as the tools you use, and Mexican food is no exception. So, without further ado, here are five traditional kitchen utensils you’ll need to make authentic Mexican food. Molcajete A molcajete is a stone mortar and pestle used to make traditional salsas. Molcajetes are more than a…
In previous posts, we saw how Mexican food has become a staple of space missions. However, Mexican cuisine is also a global sensation here on Earth. Keep reading to discover why. Mexican Food Is Going Global From food trucks in Berlin to Mexican fusion restaurants in Tokyo, Mexican cuisine is gaining new fans all over…
Looking to give a different twist to your Thanksgiving dinner? Here are five ideas for a Mexican-style Thanksgiving menu. Grilled Chicken If what you want is a tasty alternative to turkey, look no further than Mexican grilled chicken. At El Pollo Norteno, we use a secret northern Mexican marinade and grill our chicken using real…
Great news for all lovers of Mexican food: you can grow chile peppers in space. Buckle up, everyone, because space exploration just got a lot tastier. Chile Peppers and Tacos in Space As you may remember, in one of our previous posts we talked about Mexican food and its role in space exploration. We saw…
Día de Muertos, one of the most famous Mexican traditions around the world, is almost here, so this is a good time to check out some interesting facts about this vibrant celebration. The Origins of Dia de Muertos The origins of Día de Muertos date back to the pre-Columbian era. from the beginning, food was…
A tasty plate of chilaquiles is probably the most Mexican way to start your day. But who invented chilaquiles? Read on to discover the answer. Who Invented Chilaquiles? We don’t know exactly who invented chilaquiles. However, we can make some reasonable assumptions about the origins of Mexico’s favorite breakfast food. Let’s begin with the name.…