Cultural Eatery
Grains are the base of the feeding chain, wheat, rice and corn are the three most important ones. Can you imagine a whole culture based on one of them? Yes, you guessed well, I am referring to the Mexican culture, that is based on the consumption of corn. The native spices of corn: white, blue, […]
History states that John Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich was playing cards. He was also hungry but didn’t want to interrupt his game, so he ordered two slices of bread and roast-beef in between, so he could eat with his hands. And the sandwich made its way into the world. It appeared to be […]
Botana is a word in Spanish used in Mexico that refers mostly to salty foods that are served in small portions. They accompany mainly alcoholic beverages taken while gathering in an informal way with friends and/or family. In bars or cantinas, it is usual to get a plate of salted peanuts or fried sweet potatoes […]