Today is Cinco de Mayo, a celebration that has become synonymous with Mexican culture. But what are the origins of this holiday? Keep reading to find out. What Is the Origin of Cinco de Mayo? The origins of Cinco de Mayo, which means “May the 5th” in Spanish, date back to 1862. Back then, Mexico…
Did you know that there’s more than one taco day? This is not surprising, considering how delicious and iconic tacos are. Keep reading to learn when is taco day, plus other interesting facts about tacos. When Is Taco Day? The answer to this question depends on where you live. If you live in Mexico, taco…
Avocados are one of the symbols of Mexican cuisine, but also a source of myriad health benefits. Keep reading to learn more — we guarantee that you won’t look at guacamole the same way! A Rich Nutrient Profile Avocados pack a nice nutritional punch. Not for nothing they have been classified as a “superfood.” For…
Birria tacos, one of Mexico’s most traditional dishes, are all of a sudden a social media sensation. If you are a new birria aficionado, you may be wondering what’s the best type of tortilla to use for birria tacos. In this blog post, we answer all your questions. What You Need to Know About Tortillas…
We have talked a lot about tortillas, from their ancient origins, to their role in space exploration. But can tortillas be frozen? In this blog post, we answer this question and offer some useful tips on how to store your tortillas. Can Tortillas Be Frozen? Most Mexicans don’t need to freeze their tortillas because they…
Everyone knows and loves tacos al pastor, carnitas tacos, and birria tacos. But what about chicken tacos? In this blog post, we share three tips to enjoy perfect chicken tacos! 1. Be Playful With Your Salsas The beauty of Mexican food is that every dish is unique. And we don’t mean just that grilled chicken…
Is all Mexican food spicy? Are hard-shell tacos authentic? Popularity sometimes comes at a cost. In the case of Mexican food, its rise to global fame has brought with it some common misconceptions that need to be cleared up. That’s why in this post, we debunk some common myths about Mexican food. Myth 1: All Mexican…
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…
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…