Past Events

26 JUNE 2009
6:30 to 9:00 PM
Sip a torito cocktail while Patricia Jinich demonstrates the preparation of delectable dishes from the state of Veracruz, one of Mexico’s leading culinary centers and where vanilla -one of Mexico’s leading culinary contributions to the culinary world – originated.
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The Vanilla Route for the Smithsonian Institution

20 JUNE 2009
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Drop off your kids ages 6 to 12 for a corn workshop. Kids will learn about the history, legends, properties and uses of corn, make their own puppets out of corn husks and make their own corn masa. They will then assemble and eat dishes made with the corn masa, such as tostadas and quesadillas.
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Kids Workshop: All About Corn

30 APRIL 2009
6:30 to 9:00 PM
Cooking demonstration and tasting dinner at the Mexican Cultural Institute.Â
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Mexican Streets: Walking Fiesta Fare

6:30 to 9:00 PM
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Mexico Chic: Fancy Nightlife Food

18 FEBRUARY 2009
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Flavors of Jewish Mexico

11 DECEMBER 2008
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Fiesta Guadalupana in Campeche

13 NOVEMBER 2008
6:30 to 9:00 PM
Cooking demonstration and sit down dinner for the Embassy Chef Series, Meridian International Center.

17 OCTOBER 2008
6:30 to 9:00 PM
Cooking demonstration and buffet dinner with wine tasting from Alex Sotelo cellars.
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A Taste of Modern Mexico for the Smithsonian Institution

11 SEPTEMBER 2008
6:30 to 9:00 PM
Cooking demonstration and tasting dinner at the Mexican Cultural Institute.
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Michoacán and the Purepechas

6 SEPTEMBER 2008
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Open talk about different varieties of Mexican chiles, and ongoing demonstration of how to make several salsas and their sampling.
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The Wondrous World of Chiles for Taste of Mexico







