Tag: Mexico

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November 1, 2019

By The International Kitchen

The Culinary Traditions and Altars of Dia de Los Muertos in Mexico

Filed Under  Destination Features, Food History, Special Occasions

What is the Day of the Dead? It is a popular and long-standing Mexican celebration of the deceased that occurs over Halloween (All Hallow's Eve), All Saint's Day (November 1), and All Soul's Day (November 2). This is the period when the threshold between the living and the dead is seen as at its "thinnest" and most permeable. The holiday is celebrated throughout Mexico and in communities of Mexican heritage… Read
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May 2, 2018

By Peg Kern

Exploring Ancient Mesoamerica on a Cooking Vacation in Mexico

Filed Under  Destination Features, Travel Tips

We love each of our culinary vacations in Mexico. Mexican cuisine is one of our favorites here at TIK, and living in Chicago means we have access to some really fabulous Mexican eateries, from authentic little mom-and-pop shops to high-end gourmet restaurants. But let's face it - if you're traveling to Mexico, chances are you want to see more than just the inside of a kitchen. We can talk about… Read
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April 30, 2018

By Peg Kern

Recipe for Mexican Chiltomate Sauce

Filed Under  Food History, Recipes

Do you know where tomatoes come from? They first grew in the western part of South America, and were subsequently cultivated by the Aztecs and Incas over a thousand years ago before being introduced into Europe during the Sixteenth Century. Hailing from Mexico's Yucatan region, Chiltomate is considered one of the world's oldest tomato sauces. It is both easy to make and delicious, and is traditionally served with grilled meats.… Read
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January 10, 2018

By The International Kitchen

Tamales, Tamales!

Filed Under  Food History, Special Occasions

The tamal or tamale dates back to as early as 7000 BC in ancient Mesoamerican history when Aztec women would tag along as cooks during battles. Because battles were long and far from home, sustainable food that was portable and easily heated was required and because tamales could be premade in large quantities, they quickly became popular. According to history, tamales were originally buried in hot ashes. Later the Aztecs… Read
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September 12, 2017

By Peg Kern

Chef Ana's Sopa de Lima

Filed Under  Kitchen Tips, Recipes

Our hometown of Chicago, Illinois, is know as home to some of the best Mexican food outside of Mexico, but there is no doubt that if you want to enjoy the real deal, you should head to Mexico on a cooking vacation. In this recipe Chef Ana of our wonderful Hola Mexico culinary vacation offers a wonderful take on the popular Sopa de Lima, or "Lime Soup." Browse all of… Read
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July 3, 2017

By Peg Kern

Recipe for Chulibu'ul (Mayan Succotash)

Filed Under  Food History, Recipes

This ancient Mayan recipe comes to us from Chef Mario and the late Chef David Sterling of Culinary Yucatan cooking vacation. It's a great option for a 4th of July cookout if you want an alternative to baked beans! Or, serve it as a side for a Mexican feast. The name, by the way, comes from the words "bu'ul" (bean) and "chul" (the process of scooping out the last bits… Read
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