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Culinary Trip to Copper Canyon
The delicious foods of the Norteño region around Copper Canyon have long intrigued and satisfied me on our train trips there. So one day I was on the train rolling up toward the mountains from the west. And I thought- the foods of this place are one of the real highlights- and people really enjoy [...]
Full StoryIn our experience, the itinerary is not what you remember (2)
It is the food! The food scene in the Sierra Madres is varied and unique. There are several cultures shoulder to shoulder in the Sierra Madres- the Mexican population, the Tarahumara Indians, the Mennonites- and this makes for variety of delicious options there. Central northern Mexico- this “Norteño” area- is largely undeveloped by most standards [...]
Full StoryCopper Canyon cuisine on Channel 10 Philly
Christine Dimacali of Clean Your Plate in Philadelphia was recently on Channel 10 in Philly and featured one of our well known dishes from Copper Canyon and the Chihuahua area, Rajas con Crema. This dish we often have in homes there…like with our friends Jesus and Jesus in Chihuahua City. The recipe and other info [...]
Full StoryTesguino…my first shot.
We were traveling through and stayed in the tiny village of Cuiteco. It was on a Sunday last August and there was a Sunday celebration in Cuiteco. I had been wanting to give it a try this home brew of the Tarahumara called tesguino…and finally, I had the chance. I took a look at the stuff, [...]
Full StoryMexico Culinary Trip…with the Copper Canyon Train!
The premier “Blue Corn Express” is shaping up for next October, and I really look forward to it. The norteno foods- the cuisine of Copper Canyon- have become a passion of mine and this trip will be a full immersion into those kitchens and markets that make it so delicious. The freshness of the foods and [...]
Full Story“The Blue Corn Express”…an exciting new culinary trip in Copper Canyon
Our Mexico experiences open the door for people to fully appreciate the majestic Copper Canyon and we are beginning to offer authentic food-focused trips there called “The Blue Corn Express”. (We have just posted a video of this new offering on youtube- take a look!) I am contacting chefs and schools who offer cooking classes around the [...]
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