When I booked my trip to Oaxaca a few months ago, I started doing research to find out what new, exciting or undiscovered may have crept into the scene since I’d been there 2 years ago. Much to my chagrin, I found that it was just as difficult to source out new information on the … Continue reading »
Still electric after my Day with Chef Alejandro Ruiz, I was sad I didn’t have a few more days in Oaxaca on this trip. Chef Alejandro had given me a few recommendations and it seemed I had more food adventures than days left in Oaxaca. I was feeling like I was missing out by not … Continue reading »
After my incredible day with Chef Alejandro Ruiz, I was worried that my remaining meals in Oaxaca wouldn’t / couldn’t compare. I mentioned to Alejandro that I only had a couple of dinners left in Oaxaca and I was thinking about Pitiona or Origen. I was hoping that he’d give a hint as to which … Continue reading »
Sunday dinner has always been important for my family. It’s he day when we take time out of our busy lives to share a meal and catch up on events in eachother’s lives. If I’m not playing hockey on a Sunday, I can count on being at either my parent’s house or Ben’s for dinner. My parents seem to … Continue reading »
Imagine if you could spend not just an hour, but a whole day with an expert in the one thing in life you’re most passionate about. Imagine also that you can work alongside them and feel like you could ask them any question and that you’d get an answer to it. That, in a nutshell … Continue reading »
I have been in Oaxaca for one day and already, I have eaten more than some would over a few days. For the 3rd time in 4 years, I am back in Oaxaca, crashing the vacation of my in-law’s (Jo and Henry as they would rather be referred to as) and their friends Tom & … Continue reading »
I have Oaxaca on my mind. For most people, you’re probably either wondering: a) What the heck is Oaxaca? Is it a cheese? b) I think I know of this place, called “O-axe-ka” but of all the wonderous places to visit that have delicious food, why would you bother dreaming about Oaxaca? c) It seems … Continue reading »
One of the things I regret the most from my recent trip to Oaxaca is that I didn’t attend cooking school while I was there. I had picked out Casa Crespo because the it was a drop-in class that seemed to look like private lessons whenever I walked by. You were also able you were … Continue reading »
My father in law Henry says to me, “I’ve arranged for Tomas’ wife Lachina to teach you how to make her special tamales. Is that ok with you?” Hmmmmm, let’s see do I want to spend the day with a lovely family in their home learning how to make one of my favourite foods? Of … Continue reading »
Of all of my planned food adventures in Oaxaca, none was more anticipated than a visit back to the Mercado 20 de Noviembre for some grilled meat. We’ve dubbed this adventure “the smoky hall”, and everyone who’s in the know, knows what we’re talking about. It’s not hard to find this hall, just follow the … Continue reading »
