"From Mexico City to California Cuisine: A Culinary Journey"
IA Carlota Roa © For me, cooking is more than a daily task—it's a ritual, a celebration of life and creativity. The process of holding ingredients that sustain life and transforming them into edible art is a pleasure that transcends mere sustenance. A Culinary Legacy Growing up in Mexico City, I was immersed in a vibrant tapestry of culinary experiences. The city’s diverse food scene offered everything from small, eclectic bistros bursting with color, aroma, and flavor, to sophisticated restaurants in the heart of the metropolis showcasing exotic and refined dishes. Mexican cuisine, recognized as a World Cultural Heritage, is indeed a marvel of diversity, complexity, and tradition. It’s not just food; it's a story of heritage, history, and culture. I have vivid memories of my aunt’s kitchen in the historic city of Tlaxcala. The space was alive with color, from the stunning blue tiles on the walls to