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Oaxacan Holiday Punch Recipe
Nothing spreads holiday cheer quite like a hot beverage in good company. In Oaxaca the drink of choice for the holiday season is a traditional ponche, a hot fruit punch. Ponche thas variations but is typically made with a mix of apples, guavas, tejocote fruit (a crab apple-like stone fruit from the Hawthorne family) and raisins, spiced with cinnamon and sweetened with raw sugar cane. While...
Oaxacan Holiday Tetelas Recipe
Holidays are filled with fun parties and get-togethers, but having to bring the same appetizers can get boring! Add a little Oaxacan flare to your festive parties this year with triangle-shaped tetelas, a fun and tasty finger food. This is a simple recipe easy enough to whip up for a group or bring to a potluck. Tetelas have minimal ingredients and can be altered to fit any dietary...
Celebrating Christmas - the Zapotec Way!
While many people the world over celebrate Christmas, the traditions vary from place to place. With the holiday season in full swing, we’ve enjoyed learning about the traditions that are unique to the Zapotec communities of Oaxaca. We chatted with MZ artisans Jose Luis and Maria Luisa Santiago to learn more about how their family celebrates the holiday. Similarly to the US, in Teotitlan del...