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 famous battle of Puebla on that eventful day of May 5th, 1862 and the fascinating aftermath that changed the nation's history.

Find out how Emperor Napoleon III, President Benito Juárez, General Ignacio Zaragoza, and Maximilian from Austria ended up entangled in a story of intrigue, treason, greed, death and glory.

Links mentioned on this episode:

• Episode 78. Featuring Dr Edward Shawcross. https://tinyurl.com/yyd4l4c7

Get the books:

• El Cinco de Mayo an American tradition by David Hayes-Bautista https://amzn.to/35Ui7il
• The Last Emperor of Mexico: The Dramatic Story of the Habsburg Archduke Who Created a Kingdom in the New World. By Edward Shawcross PhD. https://amzn.to/35oTOgw

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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 talented Mexican baker and accomplished singer with a deep interest in history and literature. We indulged in a warm talk covering many of our mutual interests, it was a joy to close down 2021 with him.

Contact Eliceo:

Website: https://mexicanbaking.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eliceolara

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LINKS MENTIONED ON THIS EPISODE

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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 historical exploration of food, examining a range of contrasting aspects—from the lavish feasts of the upper classes to the stark realities of famine, and the creation of new food systems in the Spanish Viceroyalty of Mexico. There was so much ground to cover!

We begin with an overview of New Spain, touching on its geographical, political, and social landscapes. This sets the stage for discussing the introduction of the Spanish food system.

Next, we dive into the fascinating topic of political feasting in colonial Mexico, contrasting it with the darker history of hunger, famines, and food riots.

In the fourth section, we shift our focus to the transpacific trade and its impact on food systems. Finally, we wrap up with a thought-provoking discussion on the challenges of researching and sharing history in the age of social media.

Check this episode’s reading list: https://bit.ly/4imvD3o

Contact Ivan:

· Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/el_cronista_novohispano/

· Academia.edu: https://unam1.academia.edu/IEscamilla

·Google Scholar: https://bit.ly/4coarGH

·Website: https://bit.ly/4eaMCDF

· Email: ivaneg@unam.mx

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