The Food And Life Of Oaxaca

A survey of the culinary traditions and food culture of Oaxaca, Mexico, this volume blends recipes with narrative exploration of the region's ingredients, markets, and cooking practices. Aimed at the engaged home cook with an interest in Mexican regional cuisine, it goes beyond a straightforward recipe collection to examine the cultural and social context surrounding Oaxacan food. Published in 1997, the book reflects a period of growing interest among American audiences in the distinct regional cuisines of Mexico, setting Oaxaca apart from the broader generalizations that often characterized Mexican cooking in English-language publications.