Hector and I moved to South Africa in the late 90’s with his company at the time – Mullins Food Products. His task was to set up a South African operation supplying sauces to companies like McDonalds. It was a scary move, with two small children but we weren’t going to let the opportunity pass […]
Mexico City – colourful, chaotic, and a crash-course in street-food, as Ishay Govender-Ypma learns, tasting her way through markets and curb-side stalls. Fine dining your north star? Check! But you’ll soon be drawn back to the abuela-style dishes found in the simple diners and homes around town. My Mexico City Food Guide For Taste Magazine, […]
We had the opportunity to learn some cooking tips from a Zapotec woman, a Mexican indigenous group who settled in the area of Oxaca, Mexico. We were shown the true meaning of slow living, loving and eating. For Fine Dining Lovers, 20 Nov 2015. Read More
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Move over, old tequila. New tequila wants its reputation back. It’s easy to see why most of us wouldn’t know a high-quality tequila if it hit us over our heads. For decades, this Mexican agave spirit has been marketed as the party spirit and, consequently, the cause of millions of headaches and tummy aches worldwide. […]
Tacos date back to the days when Montezuma and the Aztecs ruled Mexico. Cocoa beans were used as currency, and human sacrifice was often practiced throughout Mesoamerica. Ah, those were the days! Those were also the days when the people of the area used to roll up corn tortillas to scoop up their food. The […]
Adding fresh ingredients to bottled salsa not only bulks it out, but can also take it to a new level. This recipe is a great example of how you can do this. INGREDIENTS: 1 Bottle of Salsa Verde 1 Avocado. Peeled and chopped. A Small Bunch of Fresh Coriander. Roughly chopped. DIRECTIONS: Mix all ingredients […]
Salsas are always served separately on the table and guests may add as much salsa to their plate as desired. This is how the common misconception of Mexican food being HOT is avoided. The main dish in Mexican cuisine is always flavourful but mild – each person can then choose the level of heat by […]
Pico de Gallo is the definitive salsa. It’s a simple salsa made with chopped fresh ingredients and in Mexican tradition, it is usually served to accompany all kind of tacos and as a topping on nachos. This salsa is so versatile and delicious that once you’ve tried it, you will want to add to all your […]
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