From Pedir Calaverita to Today: Mexican Candy for Halloween
By Victor Rubio
Discover the older Mexican custom of pedir calaverita, how it overlaps with Halloween today, and Mexican candy favorites for a colorful trick-or-treat basket.
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The Sweet History of Mexico’s Sugar Skulls
By Victor Rubio
Discover the sweet history of Mexico’s calaveritas de azúcar, from Mesoamerican skull imagery and colonial alfeñique techniques to the colorful names, regional sweets and family traditions that make sugar skulls...
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The Sweet and Spicy History of Vero Candy
By Victor Rubio
Discover the history of Vero candy and the Mexican flavors behind favorites like Vero Mango, Rebanaditas, Pica Fresa, Rellerindos and Elotes. Learn how mango, tamarind, chile, lime and salt came...
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Saladitos: The Little Salted Fruit with a Big Borderland Story
By Victor Rubio
Saladitos are dried salted plums with a long cultural journey, from Asian preserved fruit traditions to northern Mexico’s borderland snack culture. Learn how these salty, sour treats became a nostalgic...
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The History of Pelon Pelo Rico: Mexico’s Iconic Tamarind Candy
By Victor Rubio
Pelon Pelo Rico is one of Mexico’s most playful and nostalgic candies. Learn the history of this iconic tamarind treat, why its push-up dispenser became famous, and how to enjoy...
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Bandera de Coco: The Sweet History of Mexico’s Patriotic Coconut Candy
By Victor Rubio
Bandera de Coco is one of Mexico’s most colorful traditional candies, made with shredded coconut and layered in the red, white, and green colors of the Mexican flag. Learn about...
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