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A legacy of flavors and tradition
A legacy of flavors and tradition

There is more to beautiful Mexico than get a sense of how important food is daughter… In some cases even with-
the clear, blue seas and the exotic cul- in their lives: ask where to find, say, out a recipe! The secret to Mexico’s
ture; the tasty and unique Mexican the best carnitas (braised pork) in gastronomy is sometimes as simple as
cuisine is a top favorite all around the Mexico City, or the best mole (a type learning the whole process from the
world. And there is so much more to of chilli sauce) in Oaxaca, and you’re person preparing the dish, and adding
discover than burritos, guacamole, and up for a passionate, lengthy and well- that special touch of TLC.
salsa. That is only the first course. informed debate. (However, if you
ask who the best cook they know It is not an easy task, given that Mexi-
As you make your way around Mexico, is, they all will be in agreement: mi can cuisine is complex and some
or even just a small part of it, you will madre – ‘my mother’.) dishes include many ingredients, sev-
notice how important and unique the eral techniques and procedures, and
home style cooking is. Everything is Family bonding can be created prac- to think that there is nothing written,
completely natural and flavorful, rich tically anywhere and the kitchen! It’s and it’s all just the tradition and gas-
in color and taste, along with spices the soul of the home; it’s one of those tronomic heritage that has shaped the
that have a righteous kick. places that reunite families, especially greatness of Mexico’s gastronomy.
when it comes to delicious homemade
Mexican food has not changed very meals prepared by grandma, aunt or That is the reason why Mexico’s Tra-
much in history. It is believed that mom. It is them who are always leav- ditonal Gastronomy, was included in
Mexican cuisine was derived from ing their love in the kitchen and pass the Representative List of the Intangi-
what the Mayan Indians prepared their much cherished recipes from ble Cultural Heritage of Humanity of
as far back as 2000 years ago. They generation to generation. UNESCO in 2010.
expertly lived off the land, to sustain
themselves with beans, corn, peppers, That is exactly what happens with Mexican cuisine goes beyond the fact
fruits and chocolate, as well as chick- Mexican cuisine, where the gastro- of preparing food to satisfy a need; it
en, turkey, duck, and later pork. nomic legacy of the country has been is a way of transmitting ancient tech-
passed on from woman to woman, niques, using native and special ingre-
Mexicans love food, especially their from mother to daughter, from aunt to dients from every single region, giving
own. Visit Mexico and you will soon niece or from grandmother to grand- food a truly unique flavor.

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