Sunday, May 26, 2019
Coca Route of The World Best Cities for Chocolate Lovers May 25, 2019
Coca Route of The World Best Cities for Chocolate Lovers
There is no pity that chocolate does not cure, Almost everyone loves it, but many do not know the incredible benefits of cocoa for health, it has polyphenols, which are rich in antioxidants and have an important nutritional value for the amount of fiber, iron and magnesium.
The International Chocolate Day is celebrated soon, that is why Marriott International took the opportunity to recommend some destinations, emblematic for their cocoa production, such as Peru, Ecuador, Mexico, Brazil and the Dominican Republic.
According to Unesco data, cocoa ranks third, after sugar and coffee, in the world market for raw materials, generating an estimated consumption of more than 2.5 million tons per year. This represents the great importance of this product internationally.
This product is so important in Latin America that these countries have generated experiences around it for both locals and foreigners to enjoy while traveling. Marriott International recognizes the total value of cocoa and shares the cocoa route so you can enjoy all its varieties and presentations on your next vacation:
The ChocoMuseo makes any chocolate fan live an authentic experience. Here, you can learn the process of making chocolate from the hand of expert guides and even make your own bar or chocolate truffle. The best thing of all is that the process is artisanal and with 100% cocoa of the country.
If you want to know more about Peruvian cocoa and chocolate, this is a place that should not be missed. A recommended staying in the JW Marriott Lima since it is located a few minutes from the museum.
A way that very few people know about enjoying cocoa is through “water chocolate”. This traditional Oaxacan drink conquers the palate of those who taste it. Although it may sound a little strange, the mixture of water and cocoa has its origin since pre-Hispanic times.
It was the Aztecs who consumed this aromatic beverage for its stimulating properties, as it gave them energy and strength for their battles. If you want to try this delicious drink and learn more about Oaxaca, stay at Hotel Escondido, Member of Design Hotels, located in Puerto Escondido, one of the beautiful beaches that this state has.
You can not talk about cocoa without mentioning Ecuador, an important part of its culture, identity and development, making it a historical legacy. To know this Ecuadorian wealth, we recommend you to make the tour of the Pacific Coast, starting in Guayaquil where you can visit the Museum of Cocoa and Chocolate, located a few minutes from the Courtyard Guayaquil.
Last, but not least, is the Dominican Republic. The cocoa from this country has earned numerous awards, among them, the best chocolate bar in the world last year, which was made with national chocolate. If you want to know this wonderful island and try its delicious chocolate, we recommend you to stay at the Renaissance Santo Domingo Jaragua Hotel & Casino, ideal for all types of travelers.
Minami-izu: Unspoiled Seaside Getaway Journeys in Japan 28m 00s Broadcast on June 21, 2018 Available until June 21, 2019
Minami-izu: Unspoiled Seaside Getaway
Journeys in Japan
28m 00s
Broadcast on June 21, 2018Available until June 21, 2019
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ondemand/video/2007312/?
The Minami-izu area lies on the southern tip of the Izu Peninsula, in Shizuoka Prefecture. It is a popular destination for those who love marine sports, such as surfing, snorkeling and fishing. On this episode of Journeys in Japan, Michael Keida explores this rugged coastline. He catches some waves on his surf board. He rents a snorkel, mask and fins so he can look at the subtropical fish that live in the shallow sheltered waters. He goes out angling on a fishing boat, and then enjoys the seafood he catches for dinner at his lodging. The highlight of his trip is when he goes diving off Mikomoto-shima, an island 9 kilometers off the coast of Minami-izu. At this world-famous dive spot, he is lucky enough to see a huge group of hammerheads, a distinctive species of shark that can grow over 4 meters long.
Saturday, May 25, 2019
Wichos are high-protein grasshopper snacks made in Mexico Entrepreneurs sought an insect that was healthy, good quality, tasty and nourishing Saturday, May 25, 2019
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Winko founders Gil and Díaz.Wichos are high-protein grasshopper snacks made in Mexico
Entrepreneurs sought an insect that was healthy, good quality, tasty and nourishing
Fancy a tasty, healthy, high-protein, high-fiber snack that is environmentally-friendly and uniquely Mexican?
Lime and chili-flavored churritos made out of finely ground grasshoppers fit the bill.
Two Mexican entrepreneurs, Erika Gil Gutiérrez and Magali Díaz García, are the brains behind Winko, a company that has been selling the crunchy chapulín snacks for the past year.
They recounted the story of how their innovative product came about to the online magazine Tec Review.
“Mexico has a wide variety of edible insects, and they’re also part of our culture. We thought it was a good idea to experiment with them to see how we could offer a product that is healthy, of good quality, tasty and which nourishes . . . people and doesn’t just satisfy their craving . . .” Gil said.
They ultimately decided to develop a product using chapulínes, small grasshoppers belonging to the Sphenarium genus that have been a popular snack in Mexico since pre-Hispanic times.
“Of all the insects we looked at, the grasshopper was the one with the greatest quantity of protein for the lowest cost,” Gil said.
“Besides, it’s the most popular insect that people eat and the one they’re most familiar with,” she added.
Sold under the brand name Wichos, the churritos also contain amaranth – a staple food of the Aztecs – sesame seeds and linseed. In addition to a high protein and fiber content, the snacks contain iron, magnesium and vitamins A, B and C.
“By portion, which is a 50-gram bag, the protein content is 10 grams. That’s quite high in comparison with other products on the market,” Díaz said.
She explained that Winko originally sourced its grasshoppers exclusively from Oaxaca but now also uses insects from Puebla, Tlaxcala and México state.
“When we started we used the Oaxaca chapulín, which is the best known. Afterwards . . . we realized that the insect also lives in the central part of Mexico. In the Valley of Texcoco there are a lot of chapulínes, that’s where there is currently the largest population . . .”
Díaz added that satisfying protein needs by eating grasshoppers is more environmentally-friendly than the consumption of farmed meat.
“The chapulín is very efficient in producing its protein . . . if we compare it to a cow or pig. Those animals need a lot of land, water and food to produce a kilogram of protein [and] they also emit a lot of greenhouse gases,” she said.
Lime and chipotle-flavored Wichos can be purchased on Winko’s website for delivery in Mexico and the United States.
Source: Expansión (sp)
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Thursday, May 23, 2019
Wednesday, May 22, 2019
"Roma" star Yalitza Aparicio named ambassador to her native Oaxaca's Guelaguetza festival KABC-TV OAXACA, Mexico (KABC) -- "Roma" star Yalitza Aparicio has been named is ambassador of Oaxaca's Guelaguetza this year by the government.
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OAXACA, Mexico (KABC) -- "Roma" star Yalitza Aparicio has been named is ambassador of Oaxaca'sGuelaguetza this year by the government.
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30 chefs will participate in 20th annual Querétaro paella festival The event will feature a giant paella prepared by 20 cooks Tuesday, May 21, 2019
https://mexiconewsdaily.com/news/20th-annual-queretaro-paella-festival/?utm_source=Mexico+News+Today&utm_campaign=bb0c999570-MNT+may22-2019&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_f1536a3787-bb0c999570-348153685
Paella is on the menu this weekend in Querétaro.
Paella is on the menu this weekend in Querétaro.30 chefs will participate in 20th annual Querétaro paella festival
The event will feature a giant paella prepared by 20 cooks
Foodies across central Mexico and beyond should prepare their palates for an explosion of flavor at the 20th edition of Querétaro’s paella festival.
More than 30 chefs of national and international renown will descend upon the Finca Sala Vivé winery in Ezequiel Montes on May 25 and 26 to dazzle visitors’ taste buds with both traditional and original takes on Spain’s famous rice dish.
Cooks will compete for first place and the opportunity to represent Mexico in Spain at the Swedish International Valencian Paella Contest.
Chef Israel Soriano Rodríguez told the news agency Notimex that paella has been a dish key to historic cultural and gastronomic exchange between Spain and Mexico.
“Mexico and Spain have a very strong relationship. Perhaps Mexican cuisine would not have become as transcendent as it has without the fusion of cultures.”
Soriano Rodríguez, himself a former winner of the competition, said this year he expects the winning paella to be prepared entirely from ingredients found in Querétaro.
Another main attraction will be a gigantic paella, prepared by 20 cooks using 100 kilograms of rice, 250 kilograms of meat and 150 kilograms of vegetables and spices.
To accompany the main dish in traditional fashion, festival-goers will also have the opportunity to sample a large selection of different varieties of wine, some of which are produced locally.
Other cultural and artistic activities will be available to tourists, including flamenco presentations, a special kids’ zone and a bazaar featuring designs and crafts by local artists.
Source: AM Querétaro (sp), Notimex (sp)
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