Books, Music, Equipment
Toby Green: Thomas More's Magician: A Novel Account of Utopia in Mexico (Phoenix Paperback Series)
Complex, exhaustively researched history of Don Vasco de Quiroga in Mexico. Not an easy read, but well worth the time and effort. (*****)David Leite: The New Portuguese Table: Exciting Flavors from Europe's Western Coast
David Leite's done it again, and this time for Portuguese food. Recipes, photos, stories--the book is superb. Outstanding in every respect. (*****)Betsy McNair: Mexicocina: The Spirit and Style of the Mexican Kitchen
A lovely book, just beautiful...both photos and text make me sigh with delight. (*****)Simon Majumdar: Eat My Globe: One Year to Go Everywhere and Eat Everything
He went everywhere! He ate everything! He even visited Mexico Cooks! Buy the book! (*****)C. M. Mayo: The Last Prince of the Mexican Empire
An extraordinary account of this sad moment in history. (*****)Diana Kennedy: The Essential Cuisines of Mexico: Revised and updated throughout, with more than 30 new recipes.
The source. Don't miss it. (*****)Marge Poore: 1,000 Mexican Recipes
For those times when you want to make dinner, not a production number... (*****)Steve Sando: Heirloom Beans: Great Recipes for Dips and Spreads, Soups and Stews, Salads and Salsas, and Much More from Rancho Gordo
Click here to order the book, then buy the beans at www.ranchogordo.com! You'll be so glad you did. (*****)David Lida: First Stop in the New World: Mexico City, the Capital of the 21st Century
David Lida understands Mexico City from the sidewalk up. You won't find very much of his stunning information in guidebooks, but you won't know Mexico City without it. Three thumbs WAY up! Buy the book, buy the book now! If there were a six-star rating, I'd give it to this amazing book. (*****)Earl Shorris: The Life and Times of Mexico
Simply the best history of Mexico that's been written. (*****)
Noteworthy
- Day of the Dead: A Celebration of Life
Bilingual interactive web site. Focus on the research made by Mary J. Andrade of the tradition of Day of the Dead in Mexico. The site is illustrated with photographs showing the different aspects of the celebration. Portal bilingüe interactivo, que enfoca en la investigación realizada por Mary J. Andrade sobre la tradición del Día de los Muertos en México. El portal está ilustrado con fotografías de los diferectes aspectos de la celebración.
Entirely Worth Knowing
- The Mija Chronicles
What a delightful and interesting take on Mexico! You'll really enjoy Lesley Tellez's tales of her life in Mexico City--I do. - Leite's Culinaria
David Leite and his crew of wildly wise friends write what is arguably the best culinary website on the Internet. - Mexico Bob
Bob writes about food, culture, language--a little of this, a little of that. He does it with great good humor and a wry eye for all things. Enjoy his blog, I do! - David Lida: Mostly Mexico City
David writes one of the best Mexico City blogs I've read. - BillieBlog
Billie Mercer lives in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. You'll love her blog just as much as I do. Her writing and photography are an inspiration to me.
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Comments about Mexico Cooks!
- The article about Lila Downs is passionate, goose-bump producing writing by a true master of writing, the MEXICAN SPIRIT and life itself. The line 'OUR BEST SELVES' made me swoon. I love many Mexican women but top 3: Frida, Cristina and Lila. Viva la vida!"...Rosa de Chicago y Morelia
- "Looking at your blog, and viewing the images of the the people, places the food, truly bring back fond memories of my childhood. For that I thank you. Your blog is making Michoacán call out to me. I truly thank you for what you're doing with your blog, hopefully we'll meet someday if I make it to "God's Country" in Mexico. My mother's beautiful Michoacan! I truly think it's time..." Ollie Malca
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- "Thank you for your truly insightful, intelligent blog! Few are so thoughtful and well researched as yours. I'm hooked! Each and every article is just fantastic! I look forward to reading many more posts, please keep them coming! xo"...MexChic
- "Después de casi 30 años de vida en la República, Cristina cuenta con una perspectiva extraordinaria sobre la vida cotidiana, las culturas y las cocinas de nuestra tierra gloriosa, por ese motivo los invito en esta ocasión a que conozcan su trabajo y a que cada sábado descubran lo que publica en su sitio; sin duda algo que vale la pena conocer." Claudio Poblete, www.culinariamexicana.com.mx
- "American-born Cristina Potters, like British cookery-book writer Diana Kennedy who preceded her, looks at the cuisine of her adopted country with the fresh eyes of an immigrant but also with the knowledge of a long-time resident of Mexico..." South China Morning Post, 6/24/09
- "American-born Cristina Potters is a writer and blogger living in Morelia, Michoacán. Her blog is the most compelling and well-informed blog about Mexican food and culture to be found on the web. Cristina writes weekly about food and drink, art, culture and travel."...Lonely Planet Mexico Guide, 2009.
- "Elegant writing and photos..." Richard Grabman, The Mex Files.
- "'La Feria del Chile' is a great post! You have a wonderful way of explaining things with both words and colors. I was halfway through reading the recipe and I decided that I must try it. I showed it to my wife and she agreed. I will let you know how it turned out. Right now I must go to the market for my flor de calabaza..." Mexico Bob
- "You're the Diana Kennedy of the blogosphere! Your writing and your photos are incredible. I learn so much every time I read Mexico Cooks! Thanks for everything." Joyce, Seattle
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Recent Posts
- Day of the Dead 2009 in Pátzcuaro, Michoacán
- Black Magic Woman: Lila Downs Bewitches Morelia
- Rigoberta Menchú y La Ceremonia por La Paz, Morelia, September 15, 2009
- Restaurante Los Comensales, Traditional Morelia Dining
- Pátzcuaro, Michoacán: Pine Needle Garlands the Old-Fashioned Way
- San Francisco Pichátaro, Michoacán: Pueblo en el Bosque (Town in the Woods)
- Sweet Traditions: Morelia's Mercado de Dulces (Candy Market)
- James Metcalf and Ana Pellicer: Copper Artists in Santa Clara del Cobre, Michoacán
- Essence, Evolution, and Independence: Restaurante LU, Hotel Best Western Turotel Casino, Morelia, Michoacán
- Los Cantantes del Lago on Tour with Mexico Cooks! (Part Two: Guanajuato)
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