Food with friend in Oaxaca during the last two weeks…
First we eat, then we do everything else. –M.F.K. Fisher
Tostadas de mariscos – Marco Polo, August 15, 2019
People who love to eat are always the best people. –Julia Child
Chiles Rellenos – Tierra del Sol, August 17, 2019
Food is our common ground, a universal experience. –James Beard
Mole Negro – Teotitlán del Valle, August 18 2019
Laughter is brightest in the place where the food is. –Irish Proverb
Ensalada de Papa y Pulpo — Ristorante Italiano Epicuro, August 30, 2019
The secret of success in life is to eat what you like and let the food fight it out inside. –Mark Twain
And, while we are on the topic of dining well in Oaxaca, we are all looking forward to the long delayed, but eagerly anticipated, Tercer Encuentro de Cocineras Tradicionales de Oaxaca (3rd Gathering of Traditional Oaxacan Cooks) to take place September 19-22, 2019 at the Centro Cultural y De Convenciones Oaxaca (note venue change). According to reports, there will be 60 traditional women cooks, 15 people making traditional beverages, 6 pastry chefs, and 6 makers of iced desserts.
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Hope there were plenty of spare tortillas for those overflowing seafood tostadas at Marco Polo. Never seen such a high ratio of seafood to tostada.
I didn’t think I could eat them all, but I did. However, I had to use a fork!
Shannon, This is the event I was hoping would materialize in April and the main reason I made reservations to be in Oaxaca during April. I so want to be there for this, but can’t make it this month. My visit was still amazingly wonderful! Now, I will enjoy it vicariously through your blogs. Thank you so much for your beautiful coverage of all things Oaxacan. I hope to return before too long!
Francie, you were not alone! We were all anticipating that it would happen in April. The new date was only officially announced about a month ago. Such is life in Oaxaca! Thanks for continuing to read and come back soon.
Yes, I saw it on their Facebook page, which you had, months ago, alerted me to. I will be looking forward to the 2020 gathering now, but hope to get back down there before a whole year goes by!
How sorry I am that we will not arrive in time for this delicious looking event. You will have to eat our share!
I need to put the encuentro de cocineras tradicionales on my calendar and plan for next year. I am dying to get back to Oaxaca and more so to try some new food and pick up a new recipe. Cheers!