A Culture One of the best ways to learn about a culture is by examining the way its people eat.
Cookbooks are like snapshots of a people.
This book in particular, La Parilla , captures the Mexican culture by examining the mainstay of their kitchens, the simple grill. Grilling in Mexico is an integral part of the lifestyle. What a country does with its native fruits and vegetables also paints a picture of the resources, terrain and climate. In Mexico, the heat of the chiles causes sweat, making us cooler, while banana leaves act as both cooking vessels and flavoring agents. Take a trip beyond the tacky border towns, past the cantinas, and go deep into the interior of Mexico.