Mexican
cuisine is a true mestizo creation resulting from the union
of two major elements; the native cuisine of the Aztecs and
the recipes brought by the Spanish Conquistadors in 1492.
For
centuries, the recipes of the foods prepared by Mexican
mothers and grandmothers have been handed down throughout
generations. Some recipes have changed with time, others
have remained unchanged for over 500 years - all of them
are deeply rooted in family tradition.
Today,
México is a very diverse country with varying climates,
vegetation and customs. The broad range these very differences
make it impossible to speak of Mexican food as a single
concept. There are many regional cuisines each with its
own geographical and historical influences.
At
Hacienda de Vega it is our true intention to bring you a
taste of some of the real regional cuisines of México
- past and present. From the pleasures of antojitos with
their different salsas and cheeses, to the enjoyment of
elaborate guisos, with their adobos, moles and recados,
we hope that you enjoy and savor these true traditional
recipes and that they summon feelings of comfort, family,
and of being home.
La
Cocina Mexicana has two main objectives: To nourish the
body and to satisfy the appetite, but in order for cooking
to become an art it requires a great deal of Love.
