Bagels with guacamole: Jewish food in Mexico City

By contrast with the US where migrants are central to food history, it’s easy to get the impression that Mexican cuisine is simply a fusion of indigenous cuisines with colonial…

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Arrachera: What and When?

A friend wrote to ask about arrachera.  I’m going to hazard some guesses but I bet some of you know a lot more than I do.  Please chime in. Arrachera…

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Things that caught my eye in Sam’s and Costco, Mexico

Food shopping in Mexico is changing so fast it’s hard to keep up. Every trip even to Sam’s and Costco offers lots of food for thought.  Here are three for…

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