The Farolitos of Christmas and the Seasonal Happiness of Biscochitos
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A belated holiday-themed episode awaits you today! We are discussing the ultimate New Mexico Christmas food - the biscochito, and I interview the talented Eric Martinez of Los Foodies, which is an amazing food magazine and marketing group here in our home state. Eric and I talk about the importance of food for a truly New Mexico Christmas, and the origin story of biscochitos in Rudolfo Anaya's classic children's book The Farolitos of Christmas and I share my dear grandmother's tried and true method for making these wonderful anise-studded cookies, so enjoy! Learn more about my blog at: www.foodinbooks.com Like me on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/foodinbooks Follow me on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/foodinbooks And if you want to know more about Eric's work, visit: www.losfoodiesmagazine.com
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