“Ragtag Daily Prompt” – Page 62

“La Marquesa” Style Trout Packets

March 24, 2021October 8, 2022by Irene19 Comments

Scenes of family picnics and outings with friends at "La Marquesa" are part of the memories for many people who grew up in Mexico City and nearby Toluca, as well as enjoying antojitos ("little cravings", snacks) at stands by the side of the road, or eating trucha (trout) in one of the many family restaurants around. Trout is freshly sourced locally at "La Marquesa", and cooked in many ways: grilled, pan-fried in garlic sauce ("al mojo de ajo"), or "empapelada", which means "wrapped in paper" ... click on title for more

Celebrations, Mexican Culture

St. Patrick’s Day and Some Notable Irish Descendants in Mexico

March 17, 2021April 15, 2021by Irene26 Comments

Several historical figures and groups with Irish heritage have played an important role throughout the History of Colonial and Independent Mexico ...

Mexican Culture, Regional Cuisine

Hidalgo Style Tlacoyos

March 17, 2021April 15, 2021by Irene14 Comments

This recipe is an example of true fusion between Spanish and native Mexican, ancient cuisines; the native corn dough and tomatillo sauce have been enhanced with the addition of lard, cilantro and garlic, and the filling is mashed green peas, a legume imported from Europe. Lard is also used to crisp the tlacoyos, a step that is not the norm for tlacoyos in other regions. ... click on title for more

History, Ingredients, Mexican Cuisine

Tlacoyos – Pre- and Post-Hispanic Street Food

March 16, 2021October 5, 2021by Irene8 Comments

The definite upside of the mestizaje process during Spanish colonial times, was the rich new culture and fusion cuisine which have become the heart and true identity of Modern Mexico, as it may be aptly exemplified by a simple platter of tlacoyos, the most iconic pre- and post-Hispanic street food ... click on title for more

History, Mexican Culture

Mexican Markets – Pre- and Post-Hispanic Marvels

March 11, 2021November 7, 2024by Irene15 Comments

There is no doubt that markets have always been a central part of Mexican society. In pre-Hispanic times, there were small local ones, as well as the large central market of Tlatelolco, with items from all around Mesoamerica. After the Spanish conquest was completed, a long period of adjustment and exchange began, and post-Hispanic markets became a fusion between the Old and the New World ... click on title for more