Tequila has a bit of a bad reputation. Most popularly drunk at parties and taken as shots, the drink is often said to lead to destructive behavior. However, the tequila industry is working hard to shake off this perception and portray this alcohol as one of the more refined spirits to be enjoyed by connoisseurs too. We’ve recently seen brands …
The Christmas season isn’t very different in Mexico. It’s also about family, food, and a lot of celebrations. The Mexican people take traditional Christmas foods very seriously and celebrating Christmas is almost a month-long affair in Mexico. Starting with the festivities on December 16, for Posada (when Mary and Joseph searched for a room) and ending on January 6, King’s …
Have you ever wondered who made beer first, Mexico or the United States? Or how the different Mexican styles of beer – from dark and malty to Corona’s light and fizzy came to be? Mexico’s beer roots are much deeper than you may think. Long before the Spanish conquest, fermented beverages were being made from corn, agave, and even cocoa …
All cultures have objects that bring something special and unique to their way of life. And one of those things for Mexicans is the Molcajete bowl. Now we know what you are thinking – isn’t that just a pestle and mortar? Well, the answer is yes, and no. The tejolote and molcajete are important in Mexican cuisine, and they are …
All early civilizations had their own alcoholic drink. In India, it was sura, distilled from rice. In Greece, it was mead, a fermented drink made from honey and water. And, in Mexico, it was pulque, the fermented sap of the maguey (or agave) plant. Naturally, pulque is the one of interest to us. Pulque is still enjoyed today throughout the …
When you think of Mexican food, your mind usually jumps to tacos or guac doesn’t it? But there’s much more to Mexican cuisine than burritos and queso dip! There are actually seven different regional Mexican styles, with their own distinctive characteristics. Seven whole regions––doesn’t that sound exciting? And, finding out more about these regional Mexican cuisine variations may just inspire …
Influences In Mexican Cuisine Full of flavor, packed with soul, and rich in heritage, Mexican food is one of the world’s most-loved cuisines. But where did it all begin? And, how did it get to where it is today? Below, we explore the history and influences of Mexican food and discover how some of our favorite dishes came to be. …
Mexico Designates Native Corn as Part of Its Cultural Heritage Mexico’s Senate has just passed a new and somewhat controversial federal law to promote and protect the country’s native corn. Maize cultivation is Mexico’s most significant and successful commodity, which dates back to over 10, 000 years ago. In Mexico corn is not only a commodity, but it is something …
At Benito’s Mexican Restaurant we offer a range of kid-friendly Mexican dishes with our top 3 listed below. Chicken Fajitas The children will have the interactive experience of filling and wrapping up and making their own food with our tasty and healthy ingredients such as guacamole, salsa and chicken which can also include chili peppers to spice things up a …
A MEXICAN STORY ABOUT FLAN One of the most popular Mexican desserts is flan and with good reason. There is a very long and interesting story behind this delicious dessert, which will explain how it became one of the traditional desserts in Mexico. THE FLAN’S HUMBLE BEGINNINGS Historically, the flan has been traced to the times of the Roman Empire, …
