FOOD AND CULTURE IN MEXICO To millions of Mexicans and tourists alike, Mexico usually means Mexico City. That thriving metropolis carries her more than 600 years with dignity, charm, and a great deal of sophistication as she cradles more than 8,300,000 people on her plateau situated about 7,300 feet above ...
Mexican Foods
FOODS IN MEXICO DAIRY PRODUCTS Fresh milk is available but is not widely used. Canned evaporated and sweetened condensed milks are popular, perhaps because they keep better. These are used in beverages and especially to make the dessert flan. Mild cheeses are usually used grated as a topping or garnish ...
Domestic Life in Mexico
MEXICAN DOMESTIC LIFE DOMESTIC LIFE Many old but very practical cooking utensils are still widely used in Mexico. These include: Cazuela: earthenware casserole used both for cooking and serving Olla: earthenware jug Comal: round iron or earthenware baking sheet used to cook tortillas Metate: three-legged oblong stone base used with ...
Special Occasions in Mexico
MEXICAN SPECIAL OCCASIONS The predominant religion in Mexico is Roman Catholic. But together with Christmas and Easter, many other typical Mexican festivals are observed and many of these are peculiar only to a province or town. Festivals are generally characterized with local costumes, street dancing, and vendors busily selling sweet ...
Foods Commonly Used in Mexico
MEXICAN FOODS THAT ARE COMMONLY USED The staples of the Mexican diet are: Chilies: as many as 92 varieties are available, each varying both in hotness and flavor Chorizo: a fresh sausage made from pork and seasonings Frijoles: beans of many varieties but most commonly the small black beans which ...
Meals and Customs in Mexico
MEXICAN MEALS AND CUSTOMS Desayuno is breakfast in Mexico and as in many other places, it is eaten early and is usually a light meal. For the countryside farmer or the worker in Mexico City, the first meal may be tortillas with frijoles refritos sprinkled with mild grated cheese and ...
Glossary of Foods and Food Terms in Mexico
MEXICAN FOOD GLOSSARY AND FOOD TERMS Almuerzo: name given to an early (11:00 a.m.) light lunch, often a dish based on Tortillas. Annatto: the seeds of a tropical tree, delicate in flavor but colors foods a bold orange-red. Called achiote in Mexico. Arroz: rice. Bolillas: crusty, torpedo-shaped rolls of white ...