Blogger buddy Chris and I were filled with wonder and gratitude to be invited to the home of Fidel Cruz and María Luisa Mendoza, primero (first) mayordomías (sponsors/stewards), for a 3-day fiesta honoring the Virgen de Guadalupe. There were orchestrated rituals of seating, music, and dance; a bounty of some of the best cocina Zapoteca food one could ever hope to eat; hundreds of people from small children to great grandparents; and the most amazing warm, welcoming, and communal spirit.
El atole de espuma
Higadito waiting to be served
Poultry hanging around, awaiting their turn
Canastas (baskets) used to bring food, dishes, and serving pieces
Chile spiced oranges and cucumber to cleanse the palate
Never ending piles of dishes waiting to be washed by a myriad of women’s hands
It was an amazing couple of days! And these still lifes only begin to tell the story. I promise more, but in the meantime, check out Oaxaca-The Year After.
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