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Pass the Chipotle Podcast
by Rocio Carvajal
Producer and host Rocio Carvajal food anthropologist, Mexican culture gastronomy educator takes you to discover the edible treasures of Mexico’s gastronomic traditions with stories and interviews that will change the way you think about Mexican food, cooking and eating guaranteed! Bookstand: https://payhip.com/RocioCarvajalWebsite: https://www.passthechipotle.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/chipotlepodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rocio.carvajalc/ Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/2hbeucff Newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/y4amtjkyContact: [email protected]
Episodes
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Re-broadcast The history of 5 de Mayo 🎊
Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. Episode 80 This year marks the 160th anniversary of the famous 5 de Mayo battle, but curiously this date means epic Mexican-themed celebrations in the USA, but why? In this epic episode, I explore the many events that lead to the...
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Interview 🎤with baker and singer Eliceo Lara
Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food anthropologist, culture & gastronomy educator. Episode 76 This episode explores the intersections between art, music, painting and life in Mexico during the colonial period closing down with Mexican baking and pastry traditions. My guest: Eliceo Lara is a…
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Food, feasts and famines in colonial Mexico 🎤 with Dr. Iván Escamilla
Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food anthropologist, culture & gastronomy educator. Episode 88 This episode features a fascianting conversation with Professor Iván Escamilla González, also known on Instagram as El Cronista Novohispano (The Novohispanic Chronicler). Together, we delve into a…
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From books to brewing 🎤 with Anthropologist and craft beer brewer Mario Macias
Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food anthropologist, culture & gastronomy educator. Episode 87 This episode features a conversation with Mexican anthropologist and PhD candidate Mario Macias Ayala @mario.maciasaa in which we discuss several intertwined projects that are at the core of his research:...
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Alcohol in the Age of Industry, Empire, and War 🎤 with Dr Deborah Toner
Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food anthropologist, culture & gastronomy educator. Episode 86 This hybrid episode brings together of Hungry Books and Pass the Chipotle Podcast and I’m joined by Dr Deborah Toner editor of "Alcohol in the Age of Industry, Empire, and War," a ground-breaking volume…
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On savage shores how indigenous Americans discovered Europe 🎤with Dr Caroline Dodds Pennock.
Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food anthropologist, culture & gastronomy educator. Episode 85 This episode features a conversation with Dr Caroline Dodds Pennock about her latest book: On Savage Shores: How Indigenous Americans Discovered Europe combining a critical perspective that questions the...
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A brief history of coffee in Mexico ☕
Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food anthropologist. Episode 84 This refreshed version of the coffee special explores the origins of coffee and its journey from Eritrea modern-day Ethiopia, Africa into the Americas and how in a short time became a highly profitable crop. In the second part, we…
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The Mexican Christmas menu 🎤with Mely Martinez.
Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food anthropologist, culture & gastronomy educator. Episode 83 To wrap up the year I teamed up with my dear friend Mely Martínez to have a candid chat about our favourite Christmas and seasonal foods, drinks and treats. Since it is impossible to exhaust the wide…
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Afromexico: the untold history of slavery in colonial Puebla 🎤with Dr. Pablo Sierra.
Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food anthropologist, culture & gastronomy educator. Episode 82 Dr Pablo Sierra’s research contests that blackness is a decidedly foreign concept in the cultural history of the City of Puebla, an idealised urban centre whose narratives about Spanish baroque splendour...
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Interview 🎤with photographer, podcaster and author: Shava Cueva
Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food anthropologist, culture & gastronomy educator. Episode 81 When Salvador packed his camera and got off to start a journey documenting traditional drinks of Mexico, he didn’t know that his life was about to change forever. This adventure became the beginning of a...
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First printed cookbooks and the invention of Mexican food.
Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food anthropologist, culture & gastronomy educator. Episode 79 Welcome to the season finale! In this episode, I discuss how early printed cookbooks in Mexico were tools of cultural propaganda. Through a form of culinary patriotism, cookbooks built the gastronomic...
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Interview 🎤with Historian Dr Edward Shawcross
Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food anthropologist, culture & gastronomy educator. Episode 78 In this episode I discuss my guest’s new book: “The Last Emperor of Mexico: The Dramatic Story of the Habsburg Archduke Who Created a Kingdom in the New World.” This work is so much more than the story of...
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Afro-Andalusi culinary legacy in Mexico
Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food anthropologist, culture & gastronomy educator. Episode 77 This episode explores the influence of the Andalusi culture that echoed deeply in every aspect of Spain’s society in the 16th century and the impact of the African slave trade in colonial Mexico. But to...
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Day of the dead special 2021☠️
Presented by: Rocio Carvajal food anthropologist, Mexican culture gastronomy educator. Episode 75 The Day of the Dead celebration is a cultural pillar of Mexico’s rituals of memory, conviviality and spirituality, this episode celebrates the history behind this vibrant tradition that is one of...
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The history of Mexico’s bakeries bakers & bread 🍞
Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. Episode 74 Mexican pastries or “pan dulce” have taken the world by storm with their delicious flavours and styles, but did you know that wheat was once a stranger in Mexico? This episode explores the remote origins of wheat in the...
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Raw, cooked & rotten: cooking methods and cultural meanings.
Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. Episode 73 This episode explores different aspects of the cultural production of food in traditional indigenous cultures of Mexico, and some of them are related to preparation methods as explored by the“culinary triangle” of raw,...
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Puebla: Mexico's culinary jewel ✨
Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. Episode 72 Located in central Mexico and framed by majestic volcanoes, the UNESCO listed city of Angels sits in a vast valley where beautiful colonial buildings tell the 500-year-old story of a metropolis envisioned as an aspiring...
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Mexican Carnivals! 🎉
Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. Episode 71 Carnivals are synonymous with good times, mind-blowing choreographies, music and spectacular costumes. But under that shiny surface, there’s a long, complex and utterly fascinating history. Carnivals are a vehicle for…
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The history of 5 de Mayo 🇲🇽
Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. Episode 70 This year marks the 159th anniversary of the famous 5 de Mayo battle, but curiously this date means epic Mexican-themed celebrations in the USA, but why? In this epic episode, I explore the many events that lead to the...
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Cultural staples: Pulque 🥛
Presented by: Rocio Carvajal, gastronomy educator, cook and author Episode 69 Pulque is one of the best known traditional fermented drinks from Mexico. Its origin goes back to pre-Columbian times and has over 25 centuries of history and tradition. Known as the “drink of the gods”, pulque has...
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Eggs or Anarchy 🗣🍳 *Bonus episode* from Hungry Books Podcast
From Hungry Books Podcast @hungrybookspodcast Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. This episode reviews: “Eggs or Anarchy, The remarkable story of the man tasked with the impossible: to feed a nation at war” By William Sitwell The setting is Britain at war: WWII…
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Interview 🎤with Ethnohistorian Alberto Peralta de Legarreta
Presented by: Rocio Carvajal, gastronomy educator, cook and author. Episode 68 In this conversation we explore the little-known world of religious institutions in the colonial period, and the ways in which friars, priests and nuns impacted the culture and life of Mexico. We talk about how the...
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Cultural staples: Beans 🌱
Presented by: Rocio Carvajal, gastronomy educator, cook and author Episode 67 Together with corn, tomatoes and chillies, beans are part of the holy quartet of Mexico’s gastronomy. Their enduring popularity as a delicious and versatile food synonymous of Mexican cuisine, no wonder they are present...
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10 years of listed gastronomic heritage 🎊
Presented by: Rocio Carvajal, gastronomy educator, cook and author Episode 66 This episode presents some reflections about the impact of 10 years since Mexican cuisine was inscribed into UNESCO’s list of intangible cultural heritage. I offer a balance of this remarkable event and explore the...
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Interview 🎤 with author and food blogger Mely Martinez 🥘
Presented by: Rocio Carvajal, gastronomy educator, cook and author Episode 65 Mely Martinez is a household name in the food blogging world, she is the founder of “Mexico in My Kitchen” one of the most loved and trusted references of traditional Mexican food on the internet. Mely returns to the…
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Day of the Dead special ☠️
Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. Episode 64 Day of the Dead celebrations is a cultural pillar for Mexico’s rituals of memory, conviviality and spirituality. The contagious joy of the vibrant decorations, foods and music, give this celebration transcend languages,...
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Immigrant foods in Mexico
Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. Episode 63 This episode features the history of English miners, Arab refugees and Chinese railway workers that came to Mexico in search of a better life. Their stories are testimony of human resilience, dignity and hope. Their...
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A (brief) history of Mexico’s independence 🔔
Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. Episode 62 In this first episode of season 5, we take a look into the key historical events that lead to the discovery of the Americas, the Spanish conquest of Mexico and the war of independence. September marks the beginning of a...
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Best bits of 2020 🎤🔥
Thank you for another podcast year together! This episode reflects on the stories, topics and conversations I presented to you over season 4 including sound-bites from the conversations I had with the guests that shared their stories, opinions and experiences dealing with the challenges of…
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Interview with chocolate historian Alex Hutchinson 🍫
Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. Episode 60 The grand finale of season 4 brings an interview with author and chocolate Historian extraordinaire Alex Hutchinson, this episode continues exploring the adventures of cocoa, a wondrous seed that continued to change…
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Cultural staples: Cocoa. Part I 🍫
Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. Episode 59 In part I of this special you will hear about cocoa's botanical origin, and how its cultivation was intimately connected to the rise of the first civilisations of ancient Mexico. Discover why cocoa inspired myths…
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Diana Kennedy: Documenting the memory of taste 🖋️
Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. Episode 58 British writer Diana Kennedy has been described as the “saviour” of Mexican cuisine with an uncompromising commitment to preserving traditional foodways. Diana has 56 years of experience researching, travelling, writing...
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The true history of the 5 de Mayo celebrations 🇲🇽🎊
Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. Episode 57 5 de Mayo is internationally recognised as a Mexican celebration, but why is it such a big deal in the USA? In this epic episode, I explore the many events that lead to the famous battle of Puebla on that eventful day…
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Interview 🎤with corn expert Rafel Mier 🌽
Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. Episode 56 Corn has historically been at the heart of Mexico’s food system but it is going through a severe crisis as many of the native 59 varieties of corn are at risk of being lost forever, added to this, traditional corn...
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Entrevista 🎤con Rafael Mier director de Fundación Tortilla 🌽
Presentado por: Rocio Carvajal investigadora de historia gastronómica, autor y cocinera. Episodio 56 El maíz ha estado por miles de años al centro del sistema alimentario mexicano sin embargo actualmente enfrenta una severa crisis y muchas de las 59 variedades de maíz nativo están en riesgo de...
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Interview 🎤with film director Elizabeth Carroll 🎬
Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. Episode 55 Diana Kennedy arrived in Mexico 63 years ago, and since then has dedicated her life to exploring Mexico’s foodways, culinary heritage and food traditions. Today Diana is the undisputed authority in Mexico’s edible...
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Culinary regions: The grand north ⛰️
Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. Episode 54 Culinary regions: The grand north ⛰️ This is the final instalment of “The Culinary Regions of Mexico” featuring the majestic northern canyons, stunning deserts, parries, mountains and wonderful foods from the states of...
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Interview 🎤with Eddie Sandoval founder of Pinole Blue 💙
Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. Episode 53 At the heart of Pinole Blue is the deep pride of Eddie Sandoval’s cultural heritage, a passion for building a business that is socially and ethically sound to provide hight quality nutrition and hail the ancestral...
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Interview 🎤with Karina Jimenez owner of Viva los Cupcakes ✨
Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. Episode 52 Karina Jimenez is a Mexican-American third-generation food entrepreneur who harvested inspiration and drive from her bicultural upbringing and arts background to create Viva los Cupcakes. Tamal de mole, salsa verde,...
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Cultural staples: Chillies 🌶️
Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. Episode 51 The history of chilies is the history is part of the backbone of Mexico’s gastronomy, their culinary use stretches for more than 9000 years and chillies today are much more than a condiment but a true symbol of cultural...
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Best bits of 2019 🎤🔥
Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. Episode 46 This episode revisits the conversations with ten incredible Mexican food heroes, celebrating their businesses, books, projects and personal stories. You will hear from: Food tour specialist Anais Martinez, Mexico City....
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Interview with chef and entrepreneur Fany Gerson 🍦🍩
Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. This interview features Chef Fany Gerson, best seller author and founder of La Newyorkina and Dough. Mexican Chef Fany Gerson is a successful business owner and a household name across America’s major food magazines and…
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Interview 🎤with Professor Ken Albala
Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. This episode features Professor Ken Albala, a distinguished member of the department of History of the university of the Pacific in California, U.S.A. Dr. Albala is a renown food historian,TEDx speaker, cook, vlogger and part-time...
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Mexican Market Food 🌮
Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. Episode 42 This special is all about my newly published book Mexican market food, a celebration of traditional Mexican cooking, I share with you the key ideas and inspiration behind this book. I share some passages and behind the...
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Culinary regions of Mexico 📍 Huasteca
Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. The Huasteca is the largest and most complex cultural region of Mexico spread between six states in the centre and north east of the country. The many indigenous tribes and mestizo people famously have an enormous pride in their...
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Interview 🎤 with Suzanne Barbezat author of Frida Kahlo at home
Anthropologist and author of the best seller book Frida Kahlo at home Suzanne Barbezat talks about the intimate life of one of Mexico’s most celebrated artists and incredibly multidimensional woman that was Frida Kahlo, we discuss her work, little known aspects of her family life and take a…
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Interview 🎤 with Jorge Gaviria founder and CEO of Masienda
Food entrepreneur Jorge Gaviria a former a former Forbes 30 under 30, founder and CEO of MASIENDA talks about his mission to source the best corn from small Mexican farms to produce delicious organic corn tortillas in the U.S. We discuss the environmental, cultural economical ad gastronomical...
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Interview 🎤 with food anthropologist Jolien Benjamin
Jolien Benjamin is the co-founder of the London-based award winning culinary incubator Stories on Our Plate. With a background in social work and a masters degree in Anthropology of Food from the University of London’s School of Oriental and African Studies, Jolien has participated in many food...
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Culinary regions of Mexico 📍 Central high planes
In this episode I take a closer view to the culinary region of Mexico’s central high planes and review some historical, social and cultural aspects that inspired gastronomic traditions in the states of Morelos, Hidalgo, Mexico city and Puebla. As I unveil this metaphorical gastronomic map of…
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Interview 🎤 with Mexican-Norwegian Chef and entrepreneur Sylvia Vavik
Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. Of Norwegian father and Mexican mother Sylvia Vavik was born under lucky stars that sparkled her curiosity and wish to embrace both of her heritage lines. After studying Political sciences and web design for good measure, she...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Producer and host Rocio Carvajal food anthropologist, Mexican culture gastronomy educator takes you to discover the edible treasures of Mexico’s gastronomic traditions with stories and interviews that will change the way you think about Mexican food, cooking and eating guaranteed! Bookstand: https://payhip.com/RocioCarvajalWebsite: https://www.passthechipotle.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/chipotlepodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rocio.carvajalc/ Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/2hbeucff Newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/y4amtjkyContact: [email protected]
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