The world is in love with chicken. From chicken tikka masala to grilled Mexican chicken, no matter where you go, you will always find chicken-based dishes beloved by the locals. But how did chicken become so popular? A Brief History of Chicken The origins of chicken stretch back 7,000 to 10,000 years, although historical evidence…
If you are familiar with Mexican and Latin American food you may know that “frijoles” means “beans” in Spanish. But what are frijoles charros? Read on to learn more about this hearty, delicious Mexican dish. What Is a Charro? Let’s begin with the basics: what is a charro? In short, a charro is a Mexican…
Tacos are incredibly versatile; they can be as straightforward as a refried beans taco or as complex as a taco with as many toppings and salsas as you’d like. This flexibility has resulted in the creation of some curious types of tacos. From “sweaty” tacos to squash blossom tacos, these are some curious types of…
Chicken arrived in Mexico thanks to the Spanish Conquistadores and soon became a staple of Mexican cuisine. In fact, Mexican food as we know it today, wouldn’t be the same without chicken! That’s why today we’d like to share five curious facts about the way chicken is consumed in Mexico Mexican Chickens Are Yellower Mexican…
If you ask any Mexican what Pico de Gallo is, the answer is quick: Pico de Gallo is a sauce. However, some websites and books refer to Pico de Gallo as a salad. This would baffle any Mexican, but we can see their point: salsas are liquid, while Pico de Gallo is a combination of…
Today we would like to talk about one of the most popular Mexican breakfast dishes: Huevos Rancheros, or Eggs Ranch Style. As the name indicates, this delicious dish makes you think of the rugged life or ranchers. It’s hearty, filling, and easy to prepare. You can almost imagine the cowhands taking a quick break as…
The beauty of Mexican food, aside from its amazing flavors, is that every detail tells a story. Even the names of Mexican food reveal interesting facts and illuminate unexpected and surprising connections. Birria In Spain, “birria” means something worthless or of little value. Some think that this negative sense may reach back even further: in…
Caldo de pollo, or Mexican chicken soup, is a staple of Mexican households. As in many other countries, in Mexico, a nice plate of chicken soup symbolizes family bonds and home cooking. Soups (or “caldos”) are one of the less-known aspects of Mexican cuisine. In some states, there is a variety of caldo made with…
Mexican food is becoming increasingly popular all over the world. No matter where you go, you will find a Mexican restaurant serving tacos, quesadillas, huevos rancheros and other typical delicacies. We love the attention Mexican cuisine is getting everywhere, and we’d love to see people in other countries adopting Mexican food and adding their own…
Take a second to imagine a world without tomato. Ketchup wouldn’t exist, hamburgers and hot dogs just wouldn’t be the same, and entire culinary traditions would be radically different. Italian cuisine, for example, owes a lot of its character to its masterful use of tomato and a lot of typical foods, like Spanish Gazpacho, call…