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Today’s post marks an occasional series I’m launching on this blog called “Tastemakers.” It’ll be a series of Q&As with people doing inspiring things with Mexican or Latin cuisine, in Mexico, New York and elsewhere. If you want to nominate someone, email me.
Margarita Carrillo Arronte is among the most well-regarded chefs in [...]
Continue Reading →Chiles en nogada season starts in Mexico City toward the end of July. By two weeks ago, I hadn’t even tasted one in Mexico yet, which I considered a personal flaw. (I’m hard on myself.)
Then I met a new friend at the end of one of my mezcal tours. He’s [...]
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Mija is Lesley Téllez, a food writer and culinary guide in New York City. I spent four years in Mexico's Distrito Federal, which launched my deep love for Mexican food and culture. In 2010 I co-founded the tourism company Eat Mexico.Be kind, ask permission!
All photos on this site were taken by me, unless otherwise noted. If you'd like to use a photo, please email me.Top Posts & Pages
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