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…
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…
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.…
Mexican food is delicious and convenient, a combination that makes it a great fit for space travel. From its origins in the Space Shuttle program to its future role in missions headed to Mars, here are three facts you probably didn’t know about Mexican food in space. Everything Began With a Mexican Astronaut Until the…
No doubt, simplicity is part of the beauty of quesadillas. But what about those times when you crave something a little more elaborate? Add Salsa Here’s the thing about salsa and Mexican food: you can never go wrong. Whether it’s huevos rancheros, tacos, or tortas, salsa never fails to add a new dimension of freshness…
If you are anything like us, you probably love every part of the chicken. But people love to rank stuff, and chicken is no exception. So, which is the best part of the chicken? The answer depends on what you mean by “best.” The Tastiest Part of the Chicken If by “best” you mean the…
Carnitas is one of the most flavorful Mexican dishes. But as we will see today, in addition to being delicious, carnitas also boasts a rich history filled with interesting facts. 4 Interesting Facts About Carnitas Unlike tacos or beans, carnitas wasn’t part of the diet of ancient Mexicans. The reason is that pork was brought…
Birria is a hot internet sensation nowadays, but it’s steeped in the history of Jalisco and Mexico. From its origin as an animal population control method to its unlikely rise to fame, here are five interesting facts about birria. Some Interesting Facts About Birria Birria was born as a solution to a problem: the growing…