Category: Celebrations

Celebrations, pan dulce

Sweet Bread – Marranitos

by Irene3 Comments on Sweet Bread – Marranitos
Sweet Bread – Marranitos

A major pilgrimage to the Basilica of the Virgin of Guadalupe occurs every year during the first days of the month of December, when people travel long distances, often by foot, hoping to arrive on time for the celebration of the Virgin's feast day, on December 12. Outside the Basilica, and many other churches in Mexico, there is always a plethora of stands selling religious items, as well as, of course, all sorts of food and refreshments, such as Marranitos (piggies) ... click on tittle for more

Bread, Celebrations, Ingredients

Black Bread for the Day of the Dead

by Irene7 Comments on Black Bread for the Day of the Dead
Black Bread for the Day of the Dead

In recent years, many variations on pan de muerto, the traditional bread for Mexico's Day of the Dead,have been created, such as stuffing with sweet fillings, or adding flavourings like chocolate or mole, which also change the colour to brown.  Another innovation, which has been trending for almost a decade now, is to add black edible agents, either to the dough, or to coat after baking.  Activated charcoal or food colouring are popular choices, but the original method is to use dry corn husks (called totomoxtle , form totomochtli  in Nahuatl) ... click on title for more

Celebrations, Ingredients

Hibiscus Tacos

by Irene19 Comments on Hibiscus Tacos
Hibiscus Tacos

In my previous post, I described how hibiscus is used to prepare a refreshing beverage, and mentioned that in Mexico, the leftover cooked solids are often discarded, but that in recent decades, they have become a popular ingredient in savoury dishes, particularly for vegetarian preparations, such as stews, fried snacks, and tacos.  So, to celebrate National Taco Day 2024, I have used the batch of cooked hibiscus leftover from my previous post, to prepare a unique taco filling ... click on title for more