Tag: Día de los Muertos

• Mexican Cuisines December 14, 2024

Pan de Muerto (literally “bread of the dead”) is a traditional Mexican sweet bread that is prepared and enjoyed during Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), a celebration that honors deceased loved ones. This iconic bread is often shaped in a round form with decorative motifs representing bones or skulls, symbolizing the cycle...

• Mexican Cuisines December 14, 2024

Champurrado is a traditional Mexican hot drink made from masa (corn dough), chocolate, and a blend of spices, typically served during colder months or special occasions like Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) and Christmas. It is a rich, thick, and creamy beverage that combines the comforting flavors of corn and chocolate, often...

• Mexican Cuisines December 14, 2024

Atole is a traditional Mexican hot beverage made with masa (corn dough) or masa harina (corn flour), water or milk, and sweetened with sugar or piloncillo (unrefined cane sugar). It has a thick, creamy consistency and is often flavored with ingredients like vanilla, cinnamon, or chocolate. Atole is deeply rooted in Mexican history, with origins...