Come wander with me on a modern-day spice trail. Discover unforgettable tastes, curious places, and people doing remarkable things.
About A Table Called Home →Dispatches
Where I am, what's cooking, and what's interesting.
Nov 2026What I hadn't quite appreciated before visiting was just how many different civilisations shaped this part of the world. We hear so much about the Aztecs and the Maya that it's easy to assume they were the whole story. They weren't. There were Olmecs, Zapotecs, Mixtecs, Toltecs, Teotihuacanos, and many others, each with their own cultures, artistic traditions, beliefs, and ways of understanding the world.
Nov 2026There are plenty of reasons to visit Mexico City, but if I were to recommend one day trip (1/2 day) that everyone should make time for, it would be a visit to Teotihuacán.
Nov 2026Museo Soumaya is more than a striking piece of architecture. There is a love story behind its creation, which adds another dimension to a visit.
Nov 2026Jesús is an old-school craftsman who believes in understanding the process from the very beginning.
Tables
The food we're served, and the tables we gather around.
Nov 2026Then came the whole fried fish. This was the dish I was most excited about, and it didn't disappoint.
Oct 2026I’m looking for the places that actually care about their vegan diners, with interesting food, thoughtful choices, and enough on the menu to make you want to sit down and stay awhile.
Oct 2026
Oct 2026Stills
Photographs. One a day, sometimes more, sometimes less. What catches my eye.
Inspired by amazing places
So many places in the world that captivate, each with its own allure. Sharing the remarkable that I find.
