Molcajetes, exploding hammers, and the makers of the world

About this episode

This episode explores the interconnectedness of makers in the world through the lens of traditional food preparation and cultural festivals.

That guacamole you just made from scratch? Well, did you make the molcajete you used to grind the onions, cilantro, chiles, and salt? Did you make the gunpowder and sledgehammer you used for the Exploding Hammers Festival? Even the makers of the world rely on other makers in the world and that’s what makes our world so special! Agave Road Trip is a critically acclaimed, award-winning podcast that helps gringx bartenders better understand agave, agave spirits, and rural Mexico. This episode is hosted by Lou Bank with special guest Alvin Schultz of Tech Tip Tuesday . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

People in this episode

Host: Lou Bank

Guest: Alvin Schultz

Topics covered

• agave
• craftsmanship
• cultural traditions
• food preparation
• collaboration

Keywords

• molcajete
• guacamole
• exploding hammers
• agave spirits
• rural Mexico

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Tech Tip Tuesday

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