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Celebrating the Oaxacan Guelaguetza

Season One, Summer 2007

Celebrating the Oaxacan Guelaguetza

The Guelaguetza is an annual celebration that takes place in Oaxaca, Mexico at the end of July. The festival originates in Zapotec culture, honoring Centeotl, Goddess of the Corn, but also incorporates Catholic elements, exemplifying the rich syncretism of Mexican culture. Enjoy these three recipes and celebrate the earth's bounty!

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Oaxacan food can be as heavy or as light as you want it to be. This salad is reminiscent of the gorgeous colors and fresh produce of the colonial city, vibrant green watercress and avocado meet the dizzying pink hibiscus flowers.

September 17, 2007   |   0 comments
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Cooking with Mexican chiles brings a whole new world of flavors into the kitchen. I encourage everyone to discover their favorite chile, and add them to your list of pantry staples. This is a very simple sauce to make, bringing out the earthy, warm flavors of Oaxacan cooking through chile Ancho, cloves, and garlic. Serve this with a mole crumble, you can find the recipe here. Dried Mexican chiles are popping up in many conventional supermarkets.

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Dark chocolate and anise make a heavenly combination. We added corn flour to give the crust a nice crunch. Champurrado is a Mexican drink made with chocolate, anise, and masa harina, which is typically sold at tamale stands in Mexico. We combined these same flavors into something elegant and rich.

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