Ep 80. Ximena Velasco - Mexico Beyond the Myths

About this episode

Ximena Velasco discusses her efforts to promote authentic Mexican culinary culture in France through the ¡Qué Gusto! festival.

In this Taste of Place Podcast episode, we sit down with Ximena Velasco, founder of the ¡Qué Gusto! festival in France. She shares how she’s breaking stereotypes, championing authentic Mexican culinary culture, and bringing the real flavors of Mexico to French audiences.

People in this episode

Host: Erik Wolf

Guest: Ximena Velasco

Topics covered

• Mexican culinary culture
• cultural stereotypes
• food festivals
• authentic cuisine
• cross-cultural exchange

Keywords

• Mexican food
• culinary culture
• food festival
• France
• cultural exchange
• stereotypes
• authentic cuisine

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ¡Qué Gusto!

Places: Mexico, France

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