MEXICAN FIESTAS

Fiestas means celebration, and there is no doubt that around the world Mexico’s vibrant celebrations have captivated people’s imagination, because of their richness, cultural significance and mouthwatering foods and drinks that mark every occasion in Mexico’s busy festive calendar.

The symbolic essence of Mexico’s celebrations is unique is the way they are a vehicle to express many aspects of our culture, from the intimate and spiritual festivities like Day of the Dead where families mourn and remember their loved ones, to the joyously shared experiences such as Christmas, Epiphany and the many patriotic celebrations.

Written and photographed by Rocio Carvajal, an accomplished Mexican cook, food history writer, creator of the highly-regarded Pass the Chipotle podcast and author of several books dedicated to exploring Mexico’s culture and gastronomy, this book will take you into the intimate side of Mexico’s most beloved celebrations, the origins and step by step recipes to prepare many of Mexico’s world-acclaimed festive dishes.