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  • Earth, Fire, Food Sessions – – Sesiones de Comida, Tierra, Fuego

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  • Food of the Gods: Chocolate and Maize Session – – Learn and Taste the Ancient Marriage of Corn and Cacao

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  • Oaxaca Profundo Tastings @ Itanoni – Oaxaca Profundo Degustaciones en Itanoni

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Tonight! Come find us at @itanonioficial with @exp Tonight! Come find us at @itanonioficial with @expresionesdelmezcal for a 4/5-course guided tasting into the flavours and worlds of #cacao / #chocolate , #maize - #corn , and #maguey - #mezcal. 6pm in Colonia Reforma! See you soon!
Join us in Santa Maria Atzompa on February 29th to Join us in Santa Maria Atzompa on February 29th to discover the story, spirituality, and skills of Oaxacan pottery traditions with master potters, storytellers, and cooks. Details and tickets via link in profile. --------------------------------------- Únase a nosotros en Santa Maria Atzompa el 29 de febrero para descubrir la historia, la espiritualidad y las habilidades de las tradiciones de la cerámica oaxaqueña con maestros alfareros, narradores y cocineros. Detalles y boletos por el enlace en el perfil. #clay #barro #pottery #ceramics #ceramica #oaxaca #atzompa #earthfirefood #comidatierrafuego #oaxsessions #oaxacaprofundo #regenerativetravel #deeplearning #slowtravel
Join the founders of @itanonioficial, @expresiones Join the founders of @itanonioficial, @expresionesdelmezcal, and @oaxsessions on February 20 (in Spanish) and February 27 (in English) for a guided tasting celebrating the worlds of Oaxaca's queens: chocolate, maize, and mezcal. Reservations available at Itanoni Oaxaca (Av Belisario Domínguez 513, Colonia Reforma) Link in profile //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Únase a los fundadores de Itanoni Flor del Maiz, Expresiones del Mezcal y Oaxaca Profundo Sessions el 20 de febrero (en español) y el 27 de febrero (en inglés) para una degustación guiada que celebra los mundos de las reinas de Oaxaca: chocolate, maíz y mezcal. Reservas disponibles en Itanoni Oaxaca (Av. Belisario Domínguez 513, Colonia Reforma) Enlace en perfil
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EN Above / ESP Abajo We are excited to release th EN Above / ESP Abajo We are excited to release the video trailer for our Food of the Gods: Spirits of Agave Session! Take a look below! The Spirits of Agave: Fermented Drinks Session In our Oaxacan market classroom, guests are invited to taste the pre-Hispanic flavours of the agave (or maguey) plant. We journey into the world of myth and into the past through this tasting that includes three unique, fermented ceremonial agave drinks. Join us and discover how these ancient drinks have changed over time, have informed the indigenous character of Mexican people, and how these delicious drinks are informed by and inform understandings of time, the moon, ceremony, blood, milk, gods, sacrifice, and elderhood. Thursdays from 4-6pm in Oaxaca's Centro Historico Full Details & Reservations at: www.oaxsessions.com/spirits-of-agave Thank you to @velasco35mm for his talent and production in making the trailer. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ¡Compas! ¡Estamos emocionados de lanzar nuestro primer video trailer de The Spirits of Agave Session! Los espíritus del agave: sesión de bebidas fermentadas En nuestro sala del mercado, los huespedes están invitados a probar los sabores prehispánicos de la planta de agave (o maguey). Viajamos al mundo de los mitos y al pasado a través de esta degustación que incluye tres bebidas tradicionales de agave fermentadas únicas. Únase a nosotros y descubra cómo estas bebidas antiguas han cambiado con el tiempo, han informado el carácter indígena de los mexicanos, y cómo estas deliciosas bebidas están informadas e informan la comprensión del tiempo, la luna, la ceremonia, la sangre, la leche, los dioses, el sacrificio y ancianidad. Jueves de 4 a 6 pm en el Centro Historico de Oaxaca Detalles completos y reservas en: www.oaxsessions.com/spirits-of-agave Gracias a @velasco35mm por su talento y producción para hacer el trailer.
There are hundreds of varieties of chocolate bever There are hundreds of varieties of chocolate beverages in Oaxaca. First of all, chocolate started as a beverage and now it has diversified widely, in each case using the ingredients that are known in specific regions. Like this variation of the chocolateatole that incorporates achiote, a red coloring seed, into the drink. #chocolate #chocolateatole #cacao #corn #atole #foam #foodofthegods #teobroma #agriculture #food #oaxaca
El pulque es una bebida fermentada de la sabia del El pulque es una bebida fermentada de la sabia del maguey. Se podría decir que es una cerveza no carbonatada (sin gas) proveniente del maguey. Su proceso de producción es radicalmente diferente al del mezcal. Sólo algunas plantas de agave son buenas para su elaboración. // Eng. Pulque is a fermented beverage from the sap of the agave plant. You could say that pulque is a non carbonated beer derived from the agave. Its process of production is radically different form that of the mezcal. Only certain agaves are good for its production. #pulque #agave #maguey #culture #fermentedbeverage #alcohol #oaxaca
Walk with us to learn the botany, transformation p Walk with us to learn the botany, transformation process and history of one of the most famous foods and beverages around the world. // Camina con nosotros para conocer la botánica, proceso de transformación e historia acerca de una de las bebidas y comidas más famosas del mundo. #cacao #chocolate #food #Oaxaca
In the Spirits of the Maguey session we'll explore In the Spirits of the Maguey session we'll explore the history of de agave plant in Oaxaca and hear stories about the spiritual relations that this plant have created in the different cultural groups around Oaxaca and Mexico. #agave #pulque #maguey #history #ethnohistory #regeneration #food #drinks #drinksofoaxaca
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  •   I’ve gone on many walking and tasting tours but no one has taken me for such a deep dive into the anthropology of the subject matter like Chris. ... read more If you only want to taste a lot of chocolate this is not the tour for you. Big you want insight into the legend and lore of maiz and cacao you will find this a fascinating experience

    Relax00902104700
    11/12/2019

      Highly recommend the Food of the Gods Tour! Chris has curated a journey through the story of chocolate and maíz. We very much enjoyed listening to the local perspective and... read more international expertise he has acquired on these foods. All while enjoying many delicious dishes, samples, lunch, and strolling through beautiful tour.

    tegglita
    11/12/2019

  •   Loved it. I learned a lot about chocolate and maiz and how sacred they are to the people of Oaxaca. Thank you Chris for a great session!

    Trindiful
    11/12/2019

      An excellent guide to the use of chocolate and its cultural significance from someone who obviously has a deep felt commitment to the history, culture and people of Oaxaca. ... read more It's worth the engaging walk through Oaxaca Centro alone.

    travelerBilltraveler
    7/09/2019

  •   The Food of the Gods Chocolate & Maize tour is such a great way to venture through Oaxaca and dip your toes in the local markets. Chris has gathered so... read more much knowledge both around the history and culture of chocolate and maize in this region but also local knowledge of Oaxaca. Highly recommended!

    Bryce H
    6/29/2019

      Highly recommend this tour visiting some hidden gems within the streets and markets of Oaxaca to taste and learn about the deep cultural connection to cacao in this region. Chris... read more makes this tour educational and a lot of fun!

    KarenLAmom
    6/19/2019

  •   What a treat to learn that some cacao preparations are mysteriously hidden in indigenous texts. These and other incredible facts will make you appreciate your cacao and corn foods... read more much more than before!

    Traveler391999
    4/30/2019

      This experience came as a recommendation and it did not disappoint. The depth of knowledge, stories, and commitment of our guide were incredible, and gave us such a deep appreciation... read more for the traditions shared with us. The food and chocolate along the way were excellent...More

    Bijan G
    4/22/2019
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