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In Oaxaca, food is keeping indigenous cultures alive

root — Mon, 08 Jul 2019 14:25:06 +0000

In the rural town of Nejapa de Madero thick, grey clouds and heavy rain create an apocalyptic-like atmosphere. Swarms of insects fly in the air adding to the foreboding disquiet of this southwestern region of Mexico. “These are chicatanas,” says farmer Manuel Lorenzo, who has lived in the Oaxacan region all of his life, as

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FvF Cooks Special: Mexican Street Food

root — Sat, 26 Sep 2015 22:30:49 +0000

While on our quest for artisanal mezcal and its origins, we came across food markets and a cornucopia of tantalizing smells. As we made our way through food stalls, adroit and confident street vendors made taco preparation seem like child’s play. No superfluous movements are made in the altars of authentic street food. Sizzling pans,

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