$70.00
the ultimate compendium of regional mexican cuisine.
la mesa mexicana is the follow-up cookbook to cdmx + comida mexicana by rosa cienfuegos, + features more than 120 recipes that showcase the diversity, breadth + influence of mexican ingredients + cuisine on the global stage.
la mesa mexicana begins in the north of mexico with the original recipes for chile con queso, carne asada + traditional tacos de pescado. rosa then takes us to the central heart where we discover ‘drowned’ tortas, local goat tacos, and unique desserts like ixtete + uvate, before ending in the south where we learn the secrets to a classic mole negro, tlayudas + more.
filled with stunning food + location photography, + stories from each of the regions that explore the history, ingredients + cultures of this breathtaking country, la mesa mexicana is an ode to one of the oldest cuisines in the world : a celebration of the globally recognised + lesser-known indigenous recipes that have been passed down through the generations.