Frijoles Charros, originally crafted by the Mexican charros (cowboys) is more than just a meal, it is a culinary narrative that tells the story of community, culture, and resilience. These horsemen, spending long hours tending to cattle and competing in rodeos, needed sustenance that was not only hearty but also communal, a dish that brought […]
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The Roots Of Mexican Cuisine
Before the Mexican cuisine of today, the Aztec nation a Mesoamerican culture that flourished in central Mexico in the post-classic period from 1300 to 1521 drove the gastronomy. The foods they grew and foraged for included chilies, elderberries, tomatoes, chocolate, cassava or yuca, honey, salt, tropical fruits like guavas, papayas and avocados. The most important […]
