Mexican Roots

There’s more to Mexican cooking than guacamole and chilli. Its history stretches back to the Aztecs into what is now a world-wide influence. The originator of maize, tomatoes, cocoa, cotton and sunflowers to name just a few, Mexico’s land has yielded food products that have revolutionised the culinary world since their introduction into the West in the 16th century. This book is a celebration of all this history and makes an interesting read just as much as offering typical, home-cooked Mexican recipes. Author Chonette Perez and her daughter Anna, have collaborated to produce an appealing book on this diverse cuisine, focusing on an ingredient per chapter, adding history, folklore and recipes to give a well-rounded picture of the country’s horticultural and culinary heritage. Attractively illustrated throughout with naive black and white Mexican illustrations, this is a fascinating read for both cooks and travel lovers. - Lucy Watson