Margot Castañeda

cacao

How Mexico Is Rediscovering (and Reinventing) Ancient Cacao Drinks

There's good reason why cacao is known as "the food of the gods".
Margot Castañeda
1.7.17
Rum

This Woman Is the Master Blender of One of the World's Best Rums

Lorena Vásquez, master blender of Ron Zacapa Centenario, made her way to the top in an industry dominated by men. Here is her story in her own words.
Margot Castañeda
8.14.16
Alcohol

Two Mezcal Jewels from Oaxaca

We spoke to two mezcal producers from Oaxaca about how the demand for the spirit had changed, and what that means for their lives.
Margot Castañeda
5.26.16
Mexican Food

Mexico City’s Best Hangover Cure Involves Beer and Shellfish

One Mexico City restaurateur has quickly transported hungover patrons to Ensenada with an innovative menu.
Margot Castañeda
Mexicanfoodporn
5.15.16
sandwiches

We Spoke to the Guru of Tortas About the Glorious Mexican Sandwich

What’s better: tortas or tacos? For food writer Pedro Reyes, author of '¡Acá las tortas!,' the answer is quite simple: a quality torta is better than a good taco, and the stories behind this iconic sandwich run even deeper.
Margot Castañeda
1.5.16
farming

How a Chicken Restaurant Saved a Schoolyard Farm from Closing

After losing its funding, the schoolyard farm at Escuela Inglesa Kent in Mexico City was prepared to shut down. But a local restaurant soon came to its aid, proposing a symbiotic relationship between the two.
Margot Castañeda
8.5.15
Copenhagen

The Chef Who Will Finally Give Denmark Authentic Tacos

Laura Cabrera closed up shop in the Yucatan and moved to Copenhagen with a mission in mind: to make traditional Mexican tacos on the other side of the world.
Margot Castañeda
6.16.15