Every country or state has customs and traditions that make them stand apart from the rest of the world, and Mexico is no exception. Mexican traditions have survived the passage of time; some have been transformed, blended with customs from different states or international locations, however rescuing and keeping their essence.
If you watched Disney's hit animated film, Coco, you might have been intrigued by the unique black dog that accompanied the main character on his adventures. That dog is a Xoloitzcuintli (pronounced "show-low-eats-quint-lee"), often referred to as Xolo for short.
Pasilla chile peppers are commonly used in Mexican and Latin American dishes to add heat and a beautiful smoky, earthy flavour. Find out more or buy pasilla chile from Mestizo Market.
Huitlacoche is a Latin American delicacy that grows on corn plants. Pronounced whee-tla-KOH-cheh, it can also be found under the aliases corn truffle, corn smut and Mexican truffle. So how can this corn fungus go from a farmer’s nightmare to a culinary delicacy? Let’s take a look at what huitlacoche is, where it comes from and, importantly, how to cook it!
