Author(s): Daniel Hoyer

Regional / National

Join author and chef Daniel Hoyer through the varied geography, culture, history, and cuisine of Mexico. Mexico's rich history and myriad cultural influences are reflected in its food, which exposes a largely unexplored world of nuanced flavors and unique ingredients, as well as a wide range of cooking styles and techniques. Includes cuisines from the Northern Frontier, the Pacific Coast, the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, the Central Crossroads, the Colonial Plains and Highlands, and the Yucatan Peninsula.

Daniel Hoyer did a stint as a sous chef for Mark Miller's Coyote Cafe, which inspired his interest in Mexican and Latin American cooking. He has traveled extensively in Mexico, exploring the cooking as well as the history and culture of that colorful country. He is the author of Mayan Cuisine, Culinary Vietnam, Fiesta on the Grill, and Tamales. He lives in Santa Fe. Authentic recipes from the Northern Coast to the Yucatan Peninsula