Tortillas and food culture: follow identified sources
A tortilla can be both an everyday food and a starting point for learning about the processes behind a meal. Mexico's cultural information describes…
Category: Food culture
What is a tlayuda? Research the reference before adapting it
Tlayuda is a useful subject for learning why the name of a dish deserves context. Mexico's agriculture reference connects it with Oaxaca, while a…
Building a taco: connect the base, filling and context
A taco brings a base and filling into one manageable portion. For home cooking, thinking about that relationship is more useful than collecting many…
Masa and Mexican dishes: learn the preparation behind the name
Masa, a finished tortilla and a dry mix are not the same stage of a preparation. Understanding what the recipe actually calls for helps…
Milpa: researching corn, beans and squash in context
Milpa describes an agricultural system, not simply a dish containing several vegetables. Mexico's biodiversity information describes a traditional polyculture centered on corn, accompanied…
Mexican cuisine as cultural heritage: look beyond one dish
Mexican cuisine is more than a collection of famous dishes. UNESCO's heritage entry describes a living community culture involving cultivation, cooking knowledge, shared practices…