Mexico Cooks!: Old News--But Still Fun: London Times Votes Mexico Cooks! World's No. 1 Food Blog!

Originally published in December 2008, when this was brand new news, this is still a marvelous tribute to what Mexico Cooks! is all about: qué viva México!

Lovely young gemelitas (identical twins) in Porfiriato-era fancy dress at a recent Sunday event in Morelia. The Porfiriato dates from 1875 to 1910, the period when Porfirio Díaz was president of Mexico.

The venerable Times (the London, England, Times) has named Mexico Cooks! the Number One food blog in the world. According to the author of the article, there are more than 10,000 food blogs currently on the Internet--and we're the top.

Just click on the link to read the full article, which appeared in The Times on November 27, 2008.

Top 10 Food Blogs from Around the World

TOP 10 FOOD BLOGS

1) Mexico Cooks - Cristina Potters’s knowledge of Mexican food is matched only by her passion for her adopted home. The best starting point for anyone who wants to learn more about the varied cuisine of this extraordinary country.

2) Eating Asia - Robyn Eckhardt knows more about the food of South East Asia than anyone I have ever encountered. Check out a recent post on The Philippines for an example of superb food writing.

3) Silverbrow on food - The quirky journal of a man whose eating is restricted by the Jewish rules of Kashrut, the author still seems to pack away plenty of food and writes about it very well.

4) Grab your fork - All food bloggers should aspire to be as good as Helen Yee. Her wonderful website, mainly about Sydney is a daily read for me even if she is discussing places halfway across the world.

5) Chocolate and zucchini - Clotilde Dusoulier’s online presence remains the ne plus ultra of French food blogs and has been supported by the recent publication of books based on her experiences of shopping, eating and cooking in Paris.

(Click the above link to Top 10 Food Blogs from Around the World for the next five blogs.)

To say that Mexico Cooks! all but fell off her chair when The Times emailed with this news is an understatement. We're still grinning and more than a bit dazzled.

Outdoor kitchen, San José de las Torres, Michoacán

You might like to have a look at what my cyber-friend Steve Cotton had to say about all this on his blog, Same Life--New Location. Thanks, Steve!

Viva Times de Londres! Viva Mexico Cooks! And viva, qué viva México!

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Comments about Mexico Cooks!

"The most powerful English-language website in the world about Mexican cuisine is Mexico Cooks!, by the culinary writer Cristina Potters. She travels everywhere to investigate and bring the information to the world..." Culinaria Mexicana, http://www.culinariamexicana.com.mx
"...the famous Mexican food blogger from Morelia, Cristina Potters, who I consider to be right up there with Diana Kennedy and Rick Bayless..." Puerto Vallarta Information, Our Vallarta.
"It was inspiring to be around all your knowledge and network of wonderful people that you got together to show us the magic of Michoacán! I can see why you love it so much. Not only is it physically beautiful but the spirit of the people is engaging and contagious. We left feeling so well received and in awe of the talent of Michoacanos, and we felt that we learned so much! ! Everyone at the school was impressed by the dulces [candies] and the artesanías [arts and crafts] we brought back. If it hadn't been for you, we never could have seen and done so much...You are incredible!"...Susana Trilling, Seasons of My Heart, Oaxaca.
Mexico Cooks! has been featured in: --Lonely Planet Mexico --The New York Times --Afar Travel Magazine --Time Out Mexico --The London Times --El Mural, Guadalajara --South China Daily Post --and travel websites all over the world!
"Cristina - the support and good wishes of Mexico aficionados/experts such as yourself is sincerely appreciated. I am in total awe of your amazing blog which has to rate as one of the all-time most fascinating displays of Mexico-related knowledge, erudition and insight ever compiled - surely, a book must follow!"...Tony Burton, author, Geo-Mexico (release date January 2010) and Western Mexico, A Traveller's Treasury (1992).
"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
"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.