Saturday, August 30, 2025

MND_FOOD & DRINK

Mexican squash plants

Taste of Mexico: Calabaza

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What do you do with a plant that does (almost) everything? Cultivate it as a cornerstone of civilization, of course!
A bag of chocolates labelled 'pedos de monja' or 'nun's farts'

I ate Nun Farts and they’re delicious!

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Don't be fooled by the name, Querétaro's chocolate treat is a delight for the tastebuds.

What’s in a name? Terrible-sounding tacos that taste great

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They're honestly great, if you can look past their offputting names, we promise.
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Taste of Mexico: Tlayuda

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Whatever you do, don't call it a "Mexican pizza," please.

Ready to live your Mexican Period Drama? Dine at the Gran Cantina Filomeno

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Part museum, part fine dining, part window into Mexico's Porfirian past, there's no place quite like the capita's Filomeno for those looking to elevate their mealtimes.
A variety of Korean dishes are arranged on a dark, textured table. The spread includes grilled meats, a large bibimbap bowl with a fried egg, various small side dishes (banchan) like kimchi and pickled vegetables, and a savory pancake. The plates are dark blue and black, contrasting with the vibrant colors of the food.

A touch of Seoul: Where to find Mexico City’s authentic Korean food

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Where do chilangos go when they need a dose of real Korean food? They head to Mexico City's Little Seoul district, a hub for authentic Korean cuisine.
Nanche or nance fruit

Taste of Mexico: Nance

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A little yellow fruit with a pungent aroma: Taste of Mexico takes us on the next stage of our culinary tour.
A pile of pomegranates

Taste of Mexico: Granada

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The pomegranate hails from across an ocean, but like so many who arrived on the shores of the New World, it found a welcoming home in Mexico.
Bottles of Corona on the seafront

Made in Mexico: Corona

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Corona's story is a century-long tale of Mexican marketing, cultural pride and global ambition that's made the beer brand a worldwide icon.
barbacoa

Mega barbacoa returns to Hidalgo, with enough for 15,000 hungry visitors

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The barbacoa feast of 100 sheep and more than 2,000 chickens will be slow-cooked underground in two enormous ovens as part of the annual Dajiedhi Fair, a six-day festival starting Wednesday.

What to cook this August

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Mexico's abundant summer fruits and vegetables mean this is the perfect season to try some of the freshest produce in the country.
Charred vanilla pods

Taste of Mexico: Vanilla

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Mexico has gifted the world both of the most popular dessert flavorings, but one is more highly sought after than the other.

Where does farm-to-table food come from in Baja California Sur?

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The farm-to-table revolution is well underway in Baja California Sur, so we took a look at where the food actually comes from.
Raices restaurant on San Miguel's Salida a Celaya

The ‘Salida a Celaya’ strip is quietly leading San Miguel’s dining boom

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It's more than the road out of town, as these exciting eateries are proving.
Guavas

Taste of Mexico: Guava

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Pink, delicious and a quintessential flavor of everyday life, the guava has brightened the Mexican palate for centuries.
A billboard outside an open restaurant

Where to drink good wine in the heart of tequila country

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Take a break from agave and dive into the best of Mexico's grapes when you're chanelling your inner Tapatío.