Mayan food

And I feel like chayote. On the eve of the apocalypse, a primer on Mayan foods

Maize was held as one of the staples in the Aztec diet. Not only could they eat the corn whole, the also ground it up into a fine powder and made tortillas. Maize was also used as an offering to the agricultural gods for a good harvest. I used this website Mexico lure as a primary source as this was also written by Ian Mursell as he is credentialed.

Achiote paste is used in Mayan Yucatán cusine, the most famous dish being cochinita pibil (literally pork cooked in a pit). The deep red paste is made with ground annatto seed. Friends from tropica…

Everything you need to know about what to eat in Yucatán in Mexico. The main dishes, desserts, antojitos and drinks you have to try in Yucatan

Winter’s coming… Here’s a spicy stew that will warm you up! Pastor David Alvarez has been a family friend since we first started to do short-term missions in Guatemala 9 years ago. David has lots of friends around the USA, so when he said he was coming for a visit from Guatemala and that

Easy recipe for a savory pumpkin seed dip! Sikil pak is like the pumpkin seed equivalent of guacamole. This version pairs roasted tomatillos with toasted pumpkin seeds, shallot, garlic, lime, and jalapeno in a flavor combo you'll never forget!

Cochinita Pibil; Another incredible indulgence the Maya invented comes from the Yucatec again; cochinita pibil or puerco pibil. In Maya, Pibil means buried and that is exactly how this dish is prepared. The meat, most often pork -because you can make pibil from anything- is marinated with the juice of a Seville Orange and annatto. That distinct orange color comes from the annatto and other than the heavenly smell is what makes it instantly identifiable. After the pig is marinated, it's…

"The most incredible food, fascinating history and lovely people. Mexico City is incredible."⁠ ⁠ We recently had a chat with WT VIP @lazmus2, who shared her experience of Mexico with us! ☀️⁠ ⁠ "There are so many things I loved about Mexico. The amazing ruins of the Mayan and Aztec buildings; the stunning art; the friendly people… and the food! The food and cuisine was such an incredible insight into the culture of Mexico. A particular highlight was visiting the amazing, inspiring Frida…

Julien Capmeil captures the vibrant colors and authentic flavors of Mérida in this gallery of photos and exclusive outtakes from Mérida in Bloom by Amy Wilentz. Locations include the Plaza Grande, Paseo de Montejo, and Parque de Santa Lucia.