Norteña

“A native of Ensenada in Baja California, Zazueta promotes that area’s cuisine as well as that of all the Mexican states hugging the U.S. border and stretching east to the Gulf of Mexico … Zazueta thoughtfully designs menus for those wanting to serve balanced meals and lists plenty of vegetarian options.”–Booklist“Zazueta explores the unique flavors of northern Mexico in this heartfelt celebration of her culinary roots … [She] sprinkles in childhood memories, historical tidbits, and regional variations, and highlights classic recipes originating in the region … This vibrant collection brings a rich culinary tradition to life.”–Publishers Weekly

Karla Zazueta grew up in Baja California, in the north of Mexico. When she left Mexico twenty years ago, she brought with her all her family’s recipes and ways of cooking that had been passed down through generations. She built a career from her passion for cooking and started the popular blog, Mexican Food Memories, where she writes about food and Mexican traditions. She runs cooking classes from her home, and hosts regular sold-out pop-up dinners in venues across London. Her writing has been featured in Guardian, Observer Food Monthly and BBC Good Food, and she has been a guest on BBC Radio 4’s The Kitchen Cabinet with Jay Rayner.