Every since I visited in 2019, Mexico has been high on my list of places to return to, so I am always looking for ways to relive parts of the experience until I can return. These are some of the things that help me do it, along with some suggestions...
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Taste Mexico City
Cook Like A Local
Bring Home Mexico City
Discover Mexico City
Experience Mexico City
Continue the Journey
Taste Mexico City
As you can see from the size of this section that I loved Mexican Food. I needed lots of inspiration to bring it home.
When I started researching Mexican cookbooks when I got home, this was the guy that everyone was talking about. And with good reason.
Mexican Everyday - Rick Bayless - Bookshop.org
Rick's YouTube is a great companion to his books.
Rick Bayless
This one is probably not the beginners choice but a great one to have none the less.
Mi Cocina: Recipes and Rapture from My Kitchen in Mexico: A Cookbook
Great collection of some of the most common Mexican foods. Her style is very approachable.
The Mexican Home Kitchen: Traditional Home-Style Recipes That Capture the Flavors and Memories of Mexico
Mely's blog is a good accompaniament to her book. Not a replacement though.
Traditional Mexican Recipes - Mexico In My Kitchen
A bit sterotypical maybe but Tacos were one of my favorites. This was a good read.
Trejo's Tacos: Recipes and Stories from L.A.: A Cookbook
A recognised name in Mexican cooking since publishing her first book around 25 years ago. This one is new and so far so good.
The Essential Cuisines of Mexico: A Cookbook
Cook Like A Local
My collection of tools is growing as I continue to learn.
Guacamole, salsa just herbs and spices. This will do it all.
IMUSA 6in Granite Molcajete
Home made over store bought every day of the week. And they aren't too complicated to do.
IMUSA 8in Cast Aluminum Tortilla Press, Gray
Keeping tortillas warm for serving is important. This beautiful pot does it well, and can be used in many other ways as well.
Hand Painted Talavera Tortilla Warmer “Tortillero”, Brown & White Cielito Lindo
Bring some of this food culture home.
Mexico City Food Culture: Memory, Resistance, and Daily Ritual
Bring Home Mexico City
There was so much that I wanted to bring home with me, but since I was moving on to Cuba after, and my bag was only so big. I was unfortunately limited. When I go back, I think I will send some home.
A great gift for the cooks in your life.
Adjustable Apron, Mexican Textile Inspired
I purchased a beautiful table runner at a market in Mexico City
Mexican Fiesta Table Runner: Serape Print, Cinco De Mayo Decor
The amount of beautiful textiles of all kinds were everywhere there was so much Inwould have loved to bring home.
Traditional Mexican Rebozo Shawl - Handwoven Cotton blend Scarf
Talavera style pottery is very simple but eye catching designs.
Set of 4 Brown Talavera Clay Jarritos Set | Handmade Mexican Mugs
While this particular demo wasn't in Mexico City, it clearly shows the craftmanship that goes into the textiles.
This Is All Done by Hand 🇲🇽 #travel #mexico #textiles #chiapas #traveldeeper
Discover Mexico City
For a little big of background to the city and it's biggest names.
A good lock at Frida's life and legacy.
Frida Kahlo: The Last Interview: and Other Conversations
This a great look at Mexico City, its different facets and people. There was a humor to this that I wasn't expecting.
Horizontal Vertigo: A City Called Mexico
Might be a bit of an odd inclusion. But this movie reignited my desire to experience Dia De Los Meurtos.
Coco - Official US Trailer
My exploration of markets in Mexico.
Mexico City Markets: Where the City Feeds Itself
Experience Mexico City
Here are some of the experiences that I had in and around Mexico City.
I hadn't planned on taking any cooking classes before I went, but another woman on my tour was doing this and I thought why not. It was really great.
Learn to Make Authentic Churros with a Chef · ★4,99
He makes it look really easy, or maybe I made it look hard.
I Tried Making Churros in Mexico City 🇲🇽
Teotihuacan is a vast an amazing place it was probably my second favourite to visit. The vast knowledge of the guides was priceless.
Mexico City: Teotihuacan, Tlatelolco & Basilica of Guadalupe
A combination or sport and theatre. You probably won't experience anything like it.
Mexico City: Mexican Evening, Lucha Libre and Tequila
I had never seen anything like this.
Lucha Libre Is Pure Chaos #mexicocity #shorts #luchalibre #travel
There is so much amazing food all around Mexico, a food tour is a great way to get a sample.
Mexico City: Authentic Downtown Food Tour
A must for any Frida Kahlo fans. An intimate look at life and art.
Mexico City: Frida Kahlo Museum or Casa Kahlo Entry Ticket
Continue the Journey
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