Pollo Relleno de Papas (Achiote-marinated chicken stuffed with potatoes)
February 9, 2010
Here is a delicious albeit time-consuming recipe using achiote. Check out the recipe section for Picadillo de Pobre where it is also used.
Pollo Relleno de Papas
Potato-Stuffed Oven-Roasted Chicken
Every time I’ve been to the market at Juchitán I’ve found quite a few women selling this dish — except, for some reason, on my most recent 1996 [...]
El Pedimento – New Year’s Eve in Mitla and Juquila, Oaxaca
December 27, 2009
El Pedimento – January 31st in Oaxaca
Curiously of all the items I’ve posted in the last year, this post has gotten the most hits . I imagine that its popularity is rooted in magic or wishful thinking. It would be wonderful if our wishes became our realities though there’s that famous line “More tears have [...]
El Saber del Sabor – Slowfood Terra Madre Day
December 8, 2009
Subject: Terra Madre Day 2009
Please see the information attached about the Slow Food conference this Thursday, December 10 at Los Danzantes in Oaxaca, Mexico
10/12/2009
Terra Madre Day
El 10 de diciembre Slow Food festeja sus 20 años celebrando la comida local en todo el mundo
Las comunidades de todo el mundo se preparan para celebrar la comida local [...]
Pastel de Carne del Istmo – Oaxacan Meat Loaf
December 7, 2009
Pastel de Carne del Istmo
Isthmian-Style Meat Loaf
No one can say that this meat loaf is boring! It absolutely explodes with intense flavors, including various smoked, canned, or pickled ingredients that are popular in the Isthmus of Tehuantepec. This dish is a favorite there at the parties accompanying the velas (patron saints’ fiestas) of the neighborhoods [...]
Friends of Oaxacan Folk Art Sale
November 1, 2009
Friends of Oaxacan Folk Art (FOFA) together with
the Mexican Cultural Institute of New York and the
Mexico Tourism Board
invite you—con gusto! —to a
HOLIDAY FOLK ART SALE
Benefiting the artesanos of Oaxaca, Mexico
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, November 13-15, 2009
in Park Slope, Brooklyn
Opening Night Celebration—Friday 6:30—9:30 pm $25 admission
Be among the first to shop! Enjoy Mexican refreshments.
Entry fee [...]
Oaxacan Tamales de Mole Amarillo
October 31, 2009
Since pre-Hispanic times, tamales have been the number one festive food. Everywhere in Mexico tamales are fiesta food — the equivalent of saying, “Let’s party!”
Oaxaca Food Conference – El Saber del Sabor
August 26, 2009
When anyone asks me where they should go to experience the real Mexico, I do not hesitate one minute before suggesting Oaxaca. There you will find the quintessential Mexico, its heart and soul. Beyond it’s spectacular setting, Oaxaca has everything — warm hospitality, art, arts and crafts so admirably promoted by FOFA (Friends of Oaxacan [...]
Tour Oaxaca
November 26, 2008
Savor Oaxaca
Enjoy a unique opportunity to tour Oaxaca, Mexico’s cultural and culinary landscape under the tutelage of private guide Marissa Sanchez Bastien (Zarela’s daughter.). Currently under development, these
excursions to beautiful, historical Oaxaca will vary from
6 to 10 days with accommodations in the 4-star boutique hacienda, Casa Oaxaca.
Activities will include: cooking classes and collaborative
meal production followed [...]
Sites & Museums in Oaxaca
November 26, 2008
…Monte Alban
…One of the most important pre-Hispanic sites in all of
… Mexico. The most spectacular city with a magnificent
…view of the valley of Oaxaca. Do not miss it!
…Photograph ©Manu Bastien www.manuphotos.com
…El Yago (not sure of the spelling)
…A gallery/museum located across from Santo Domingo Church. Collections change often, and in the back there is a small [...]
Restaurants & Cafes in Oaxaca
November 26, 2008
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…Please keep in mind that many places in Oaxaca are still cash only,
…so always check before visiting:.
…Casa Oaxaca El Restaurante
…Located next to Santo Domingo Church adjacent to Quetzali Gallery.
…It is owned by the same people as the hotel, and serves unique
…interepretations of Oaxcan cuisine. Has a decent wine list (one of the
…few places in the [...]
