In Mexico, food is not just cooked — it is protected, honored, and passed down through generations. The Denomination of Origin (DO) in Mexico is a legal recognition that certifies that certain Mexican products are unique because of their geographic region, climate, traditional techniques, and ancestral knowledge. This distinction plays a key role in preserving traditional Mexican gastronomy, protecting local communities, and safeguarding the authenticity of ingredients that d

Mexican cuisine is one of the world’s oldest and most complex food traditions. For more than 5,000 years, Mesoamerica civilizations built their diet around the sacred triad: maize, beans, and squash, supported by chiles, tomatoes, cacao, and native herbs. Food was not just nourishment—it was medicine, spirituality, ritual, and identity. Pre-Hispanic communities ate modestly, often two or three times a day. Mornings began with hot cacao, while the most important meal was eaten

January 6th holds a special place in Mexican culture. Known as Three Kings Day, it is a celebration filled with history, symbolism, and shared traditions. At the heart of this day is a bread many now consider deeply Mexican, yet one shaped by centuries of cultural exchange: the Rosca de Reyes. Rooted in the Christian celebration of the Epiphany and enriched by European social customs, the Rosca became part of Mexican life during the 19th century. Introduced through French pas

ANCESTRAL HEAT” AND “ORIGINS, ROUTES, AND EVOLUTION OF CAPSICUM” Edith Villavicencio December 6, 2025 “ANCESTRAL HEAT” AND “ORIGINS, ROUTES, AND EVOLUTION OF CAPSICUM” When you walk the streets of Mexico and find a taco stand with a long line, you already know what you’re thinking: Those tacos must be good. The meat matters. The corn tortilla matters. But in my opinion, there’s one ingredient that truly reveals whether a taco is unforgettable: The Salsa. Salsas—those rustic b

Tacos are more than just food - they are a celebration of culture, history, and vibrant flavors. When we dive into the world of traditional Mexican taco flavors, we discover a rich tapestry of ingredients and techniques that have been perfected over generations. Every bite tells a story, and every taco is a journey to the heart of Mexico. Today, let's embark on this delicious adventure together and uncover what makes these tacos truly special. Discovering Traditional Mexican

A Taste of My Heritage From a very young age, we had the honor of witnessing the many cooking techniques and the wide variety of foods prepared on the metate and molcajete. The aromas of herbs, nixtamalized corn, dried chiles, and fresh vegetables filled the air. I remember how the smell of café de olla, sweetened with piloncillo, and the nixtamal simmering over the wood fire woke us up every morning. I recall my grandmother, María Rincón-Bernal, grinding ingredients on a sto

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