imogenwood89Oct 29, 20213 mindeath becomes herNovember is fast approaching and that means Day of the Dead is almost here! Let’s delve a little deeper into one of the traditions...
imogenwood89Sep 16, 20213 minmexican independence dayMexican Independence Day – what is it all about? Let’s have a look at where it all began, as well as the special food we eat this time of...
imogenwood89Aug 18, 20213 minel tacoWelcome back to the blog! Today we’re learning about the humble taco. The word ‘taco’ comes from the Nahuatl word tlahco meaning ‘half’...
imogenwood89Feb 14, 20212 minfood - it's a kind of magicFood can be a source of comfort, a memory of home, an invitation to an exotic getaway. Something tangible, whose aroma, texture and taste...
imogenwood89Feb 2, 20213 mindía de la candelaria / candlemasAs we know, whoever finds the little baby Jesus figurine in their slice of Kings’ Day bread has to make the tamales on Día de la...
imogenwood89Dec 31, 20201 minel guajilloHola a todos! Please be upstanding for…the guajillo chilli! C'est moi. Guajillo (gwah-hee-yoh) means ‘little gourd’ and refers to my...
imogenwood89Dec 27, 20201 minel habaneroHola amigos! I am the hottest and most established chilli plant in Latin America – people have been growing me for 9,000 years! ✦ What do...
imogenwood89Dec 16, 20201 minel poblanoHola compadres ! I am the poblano chilli. ‘Poblano’ means ‘of Puebla’, which is the name of my beloved home city in Mexico. I’m green or...
imogenwood89Sep 28, 20202 minDay of the DeadDay of the Dead (or Día de los Muertos) is celebrated in Mexico on 1st and 2nd November each year.