CNN One Thing Mexico, Beyond the Border with Eva Longoria
Mar 26, 2023
Actress and activist Eva Longoria explores Mexican cuisine and culture in her new CNN series. She discusses her inspiration for the show, the cultural significance of flour tortillas in Texas, the influence and origins of Mexican food in the United States, and the movement towards a decolonized diet in Mexican cuisine.
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Food as History
- Mexican food reflects the country's history, including colonization's impact.
- Following the food chain reveals influences from European, Indian, and Asian cultures.
Culinary Journey Through Mexico
- Eva Longoria traveled to six Mexican states for her CNN series "Searching for Mexico."
- She explored diverse cuisines beyond the typical "tacos and tequila" image, finding regional specialties like cochinita pibil in Yucatán.
Flour Tortillas and Jewish History
- Flour tortillas are primarily eaten in northern Mexico due to the Spanish Inquisition.
- Jews fleeing Spain brought wheat and incorporated it into unleavened bread, a tradition preserved in the north.