Cultural Eatery
We have arrived at the time of the year when we review what was good, what was not so good and the things that we could have done differently. Yes, its the end of the year. For many of us, this means the opportunity to gather together with family and friends around some savory food […]
First, I want to apologize for not being able to post for the past weeks. I had to take care of some personal business. This being said, I also had time to think about this blog and what it means to me and the information and reflections that I want to share with you, the […]
My field research has taken me to rediscover some old acquaintances: the spirits. When I was growing up, tequila and mezcal were not the trend drinks of today. It was said that they were drinks that belonged to the working class. Now they have gained the status of cult beverages. This has also happened to […]
I am going back to the roots, at least to my culinary ones. I smell the cilantro, the serrano chilies mixed with onions and green tomatoes, this salsa spread over a quesadilla or gordita. I find myself home: that is also the home of tacos and tamales, mole and cochinita. And you will have to […]
It is oddly peculiar that most of the world kitchens have a significant choice of snacks or light meals to eat when you are not at home. I would say yakisoba, tacos, hot dogs, etc., fall into this category. Snacks in all their forms and variations are very practical, to satisfy the small hunger that […]
We already agreed to the concept of takeaways. In this part two I want to explore more into sushi and Chinese, Indian, and Thai dishes. So let’s start by noticing that at some point all these cuisines have gone through a process of transformation to suit our taste habits, whatever they are: less spicy, creamier, […]
Takeout food falls in the description of the food not eaten at a restaurant. It can be recollected or delivered for times when one does not have time to cook or wants to. There is almost anything to be order, from dietary restriction food to ver exotic choices. The most ordered items on the list […]
I have been busy going through other stuff. But today I want to go back to the kitchen, to the place where all the flavorful dishes are prepared. It is time to discuss some of the tricks passed on by mothers or grandmothers or friends or that you can find in internet, that make our […]
We tend to be very busy, our attention turned to the profession and career. Sometimes it is necessary to stop, take a brake, and unwind, relax… My mid-year resolution is to start enjoying the things that make me happy, to appreciate with all the senses, to make time for me and my loved ones, and […]
In my prior post Food as Art, I was reflecting on the relationship between artists, artwork and edibles as inspiration or material. Today I want to go into the commercial aspect of food and arts: food photography. There are two mayor areas in food photography, the one being the professional one in which product shots […]