Mexico

My name is Paola and I am originally from Mexico. I was born and raised in Mexico City until I was 14 when my stepdad brought us to Canada. I am now a mother living in Whistler. I feel very blessed to be part of this beautiful community and be able to have my daughter Lola grow up here. It is important to me to include her in as much as possible of what I do and that includes cooking. Making tortillas together is something we do regularly. It allows me to share some of our culture, as well as allow her the opportunity to help with preparing our meals in a fun and safe way. We are both very much looking forward to sharing our tradition with all of you.”

Lizet is originally from Mexico and she learned this homemade dish from her mom when she was little. Chicken Enchiladas are tortillas rolled with chicken inside and placed with green salsa on the top. They are a tasty, quick, and easy dinner.

Alma shared her 'real tacos' recipe for the 2020 virtual multicultural festival. You can check out the video at the bottom of the recipe page.

This was another recipe we spent a great day learning to cook for the 2020 virtual multicultural festival. The video's at the bottom of the recipe page.

This is a festive dish from Puebla Mexico served in the month of September to celebrate Independence Day because the colours of the dish are said to resemble the colours of the Mexican flag - green, white, and red.

"Chiles en nogada" are meat stuffed poblano chiles bathed in nogada, a walnut cream sauce garnished with pomegranate seeds and parsley.

My name is Cesar i have a bachelor in Hospitality Management and a diploma in Mexican Cuisine, I work as a Catering supervisor in Whistler Cooks and I love to cook, especially Mexican food and show the world why it is one of the cuisines recognized as Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO. Cooking Mexican food especially in the independence day is the way that i have to keep alive the traditions in my Country.