The rising social status of tequila in Mexico
A follow up to the last post. Complete with Mexican canapés.
Read moreFoie Gras and Gastronomical Heritage
“Foie gras belongs to the protected cultural and gastronomical heritage of France”, according to French law (French rural code L654-27-1). Hmm. Go read Michaela DeSoucey’s article on gastronationalism in the…
Read moreThe Guanajuato Livestock Fair (Expigua)
I’m a sucker for agricultural fairs. And on Friday I had a stupendous afternoon at the State Livestock Fair in Irapuato, about a forty minute drive from where I live.…
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