Mexican street food comes in many shapes, sizes, and degrees of spiciness. Sure, a lot of it has a corn base, a guiso, and salsa, but there’s much more to it than that. In this episode, we talk about some of the most popular Mexican street food - some of which may surprise you. Links: 084 - Los Mejores Tacos del Mundo | The Best Tacos in the World043 - Tama ... Show More
Nov 18
Español Útil para un Viaje a México - Useful Spanish for a Trip to Mexico
<p>We’re sharing the essential everyday phrases you’ll hear constantly in Mexico — and how to use them confidently and politely. You’ll learn when to say <em>provecho, por favor, gracias, con permiso, disculpa, perdón,</em> and <em>salud</em>, plus the cultural meaning behind eac ... Show More
25m 2s
Nov 11
Me Paró la Policía en Puebla - The Police Stopped Me in Puebla
<p>Before heading to Oaxaca, we had a busy week filled with errands, appointments, and last-minute preparations. But the real story happened when I got pulled over by a police officer for having tinted windows — something that’s perfectly normal in other parts of Mexico but not a ... Show More
33m 30s
Nov 4
Aprendizajes de Nuestro Primer Viaje con Santi - Learnings From Our First Trip with Santi
<p>After months of staying home, we finally took our first trip as a family — and it was quite the adventure! We talk about May’s initial fears of flying with a baby, my rush to get Santi’s passports, and how we handled everything from formula prep to stroller logistics. You’ll a ... Show More
30m 34s
Oct 2022
Mexico City - A comer…¡tacos!
In Mexico City, tacos run the gamut, from late night snack to haute cuisine. As a chef and food tour guide, Yimnah Rosas has tried them all and uses this iconic street food to reveal a deeper side of Mexican culture. A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3Tb ... Show More
23m 5s
Jun 2024
I Love You, Mexico! (¡Te Amo, México!)
<p>It's the final episode of Season 3, so let's admit it: we haven't been fair with Mexico during our podcast's lifetime. Yes, we've talked about the Aztecs, but we've also talked a lot about the border issues, El Chapo, and other negative circumstan ... Show More
29m 37s
Mar 2022
The Best Food Comes From Mexico with Pati Jinich
Pati Jinich is the James Beard Award-winning Mexican chef who has dedicated her career to building a shared understanding between her two home countries: Mexico, where she was born, and the United States, where she lives currently and is raising her family. Today on the pod, we g ... Show More
36m 16s
May 2024
Decoder Ring: How the Jalapeño Lost Its Heat
The jalapeño is the workhorse of hot peppers. They’re sold fresh, canned, pickled, in hot sauces, salsas, smoked into chipotles, and they outsell all other hot peppers in the United States. These everyday chilies are a scientific and sociological marvel, and tell a complicated st ... Show More
32m 38s
Nov 2023
214. ¿Comida mexicana? ¡Sí, por favor!
Hoy hablamos con Joel y Abraham de México, donde hablan la misma lengua que yo, pero de una forma un poco distinta. Nos cuentan sobre la deliciosa comida mexicana y sus costumbres a la hora de comer. ¿No se os hace la boca agua? 😉
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1h 5m
Jan 2023
Bonus: ¡Nos vemos en México!
Empezamos el año con mucha emoción porque esta semana el equipo de Easy Spanish se encuentra por primera vez, en México, para grabar episodios, conocernos mejor y llevar a cabo la primera experiencia de aprendizaje presencial de Easy Spanish: la escuela de verano. En este episodi ... Show More
19m 55s