This Is TASTE 623: Jodi Moreno Shares Her Mexico City Recs and Simple Pleasures in the Kitchen
Jul 14, 2025
Jodi Moreno, a chef and food stylist in Mexico City, shares her creative journey and insights on summer salads and entertaining. She discusses the vibrant local dining scene and unique ingredients like mame fruit, while Tim Spector, an epidemiology professor, tackles food science questions like probiotics and ultraprocessed foods. Together, they advocate for diverse, plant-based diets and the joy of cooking, revealing how personal experiences shape culinary adventures and foster community through shared meals.
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Childhood Roots Shape Passion
- Jodi Moreno grew up with an Italian grandmother who made fresh pasta weekly and had a large garden that supplied vegetables.
- This intimate exposure to food cultivation and preparation deeply influenced her lifelong passion for cooking.
Pandemic Roots in Mexico City
- Jodi Moreno got stuck in Mexico City due to the pandemic and ended up loving the city and building a community there.
- She found the unexpected situation grounded her and shaped her new book, Simple Pleasures.
Craft Perfect Salad Textures
- Create salads with a balance of flavors and diverse textures, such as crunchy breadcrumbs and spicy greens.
- Use seasoned breadcrumbs instead of croutons for a perfect bite and better mouthfeel.
