This traditional Mexican pumpkin dessert or sweet filling is prepared in October and is part of the offerings for the altars of Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead celebration), originally cooked in the “piloncilleros” jars (glass jars, you could…
by Luis Mario Vargas Argentinian culture , just as many other Latinamerican cultures, is the result of many customs and traditions put together, having as a base the Italian culture, and hundreds of years of incoming inmigrants. This Italian influence…
by Luis Mario Vargas For some reason, a genetic factor has prevailed inside our DNA since the cave age, that makes that, as men, we still love cooking outdoors. Who can say “no” to spenidng time with friends or family,…
by Luis Mario Vargas Here in Mexico (particularly in Mexico City and Estado de México, our nearest state) a very common place to eat typical food is the popular restaurant, La Casa de Toño. Nevertheless, this article is for those…
by Luis Mario Vargas In case you are wondering, yes, this dessert was nemaed after Napoleon Bonaparte. The reason is very simple, the French strategist used to eat a great deal of them. There’s even a rumour claiming that, before…
by Luis Mario Vargas One of the most popular Mexican dishes, is birria, a delicious soup prepared with sheep meat (at least in Mexico City). However, in the famous “birriería” (birria restaurant), Chololo, in the city of Guadalajara, they prepare…
by Luis Mario Vargas Among the hustle and bustle of the Centro Histórico (downtown) of Mexico City, just in the corner of República de Bolivia and the Carmen street, it is a place full of ancient tradition that has endured…
by Luis Mario Vargas The most common social activity to spend time with someone we care about, during the morning, is having breakfast. Either with colleagues, your beloved one, friends, or just to enjoy our loneliness for a while and…
by Luis Mario Vargas Coffe is the best option for many people all over the world, for many reasons. It is delicious, and can be prepared as you wish, either sweet, bitter or something in between. Mexico City, being one…
by Luis Mario Vargas Chilaquiles (fried tortilla dipped in green tomato sauce, with onion and garlic) are one of the most iconic elements in Mexican cooking. Most Mexicans like chilaquiles because of their intense flavor, due to the mixture of…
