Category: Desserts

Celebrations, Desserts, Mexican Culture

Atrium Patties – Gorditas de Atrio

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Atrium Patties – Gorditas de Atrio

A major pilgrimage to the Basilica of the Virgin of Guadalupe in Mexico City occurs every year during this month, since December 12 is marked as her Feast day in the Catholic Church calendar. One of the most traditional treats sold outside the Basilica is a corn based sweet patty, cooked over a grill.  Several patties are wrapped in bright coloured tissue paper, so they can be enjoyed still warm, out of the paper packet, or brought home without getting soggy.  They have become so ubiquitous outside the Basilica, as well as many other old churches in Mexico, that hey are known as “gorditas de atrio” - "Atrium Patties" ... click on title for more

Desserts, Regional Cuisine

Traditional Sweets – Cocadas de Yema

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Traditional Sweets – Cocadas de Yema

Colima is the capital city of the Mexican state with the same name; it is also known as "The City of the Palm Trees", which grow all around the state.  Not surprisingly,  coconut is one of the state's main crops, and in addition to coconut water, milk, oil, soap, and fibre for agricultural and industrial uses, the white flesh is enjoyed as nourishment, and as the main ingredient of delightful treats ... click on title for more

Desserts, snack, appetizer

Traditional Sweets – Alegrías and Wafers with Amaranth

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Traditional Sweets – Alegrías and Wafers with Amaranth

Popping seeds is a traditional way to cook amaranth in Mexico, where it is easy to find, as well as many sweets prepared with it. In other countries, raw amaranth seed has become readily available for its health benefits, and once popped at home, it may be used to prepare those traditional Mexican sweets, such as the all-time favourite alegrías - "joys", or wafer sandwiches ... click on title for more

Desserts, Regional Cuisine

Camotes de Puebla- Traditional Sweet Potato Treats

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Camotes de Puebla- Traditional Sweet Potato Treats

The Mexican state of Puebla has one of the richest cuisines in the country, recognized for iconic dishes such as mole Poblano (Puebla Style red mole), or chiles en nogada (stuffed poblano peppers in walnut sauce), particularly popular during the month of September, to commemorate Mexico's Independence.  There are also many sweet preparations, and the traditional treat to bring back home after a visit to Puebla, is a box of flavoured sweet potato treats ... click on title for more