Rick Bayless is chef of Frontera Grill and Topolobampo in Chicago, creator of Frontera gourmet foods, cookbook author and host of Mexico - One Plate at a Time.

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Rick's Twitter Travel Guide: Oaxaca Xmas 2011


  • 7:19 p.m. Dec. 27th 2011
    Many of u asked about my horseback riding near Tlacolula. I highly recommend this group: http://t.co/80kYF2fl. I've done many rides w them

  • 8:59 a.m. Dec. 27th 2011
    Simple village meal in Rojas: chix-filled enmoladas (black mole) w Rojas fresh cheese, white onion http://t.co/mMzRuqtm
  • 8:59 a.m. Dec. 27th 2011
    Simple village meal in Rojas de Cuauhtemoc: delicate,flakey,griddle-crisped blue tostadas w guac,beans,salsa, strng chs http://t.co/UfJo2jJC
  • 8:45 a.m. Dec. 27th 2011
    Near Tlacolula, lots of wild harvested tobalá agave and madre cuiche (pic) for mezcal http://t.co/ZQL0QqFp
  • 8:44 a.m. Dec. 27th 2011
    Horseback riding in Tlacolula valley: lots of plantings of espadín agave for Mezcal http://t.co/LlUJgwr0

  • 8:42 a.m. Dec. 27th 2011
    Horseback riding through rural pasturelands near Tlacolula http://t.co/JoNdBT29

  • 8:41 a.m. Dec. 27th 2011
    Great day horseback near Diaz Ordaz. Stunning, sweeping countryside. Birthplace of agriculture in Americas 10K yrs ago http://t.co/Ho4y6xJh

  • 8:30 a.m. Dec. 27th 2011
    Pitiona Resto, Oax: very modern interpretation of homey/market sweet, corn-based nicuatole http://t.co/Qm7rLoQ8

  • 8:12 a.m. Dec. 27th 2011
    Pitiona Resto, Oax: very nice dinner: carrot "tacos" (carrot gel) around shrimp ceviche http://t.co/bzzKAlpT

  • 8:03 a.m. Dec. 27th 2011
    Pitiona Resto, Oax: eggs& crispy potatoes with duck prosciutto http://t.co/Hp3kw54A

  • 11:55 p.m. Dec. 26th 2011
    La Capilla, Zaachila: the goat barbacoa meat over the pot of "consome" covered with avocado leaves in the pit http://t.co/D5z1UPEu

  • 10:20 a.m. Dec. 26th 2011
    La Capilla, Zaachila: uncovering the goat meat from the avocado leaves, over the pot of "consomé" http://t.co/JfWw3Ajm

  • 10:17 a.m. Dec. 26th 2011
    La Capilla, Zaachila: the goat barbacoa meat over the pot of "consome" covered with avocado leaves in the pit http://t.co/D5z1UPEu

  • 10:15 a.m. Dec. 26th 2011
    La Capilla, Zaachila: uncovering the goat barbacoa in the pit http://t.co/ZNfkbBgJ

  • 10:14 a.m. Dec. 26th 2011
    La Capilla, Zaachila: sweeping away all the soil that covered the cooking pit http://t.co/S7L4BuBj

  • 10:07 a.m. Dec. 26th 2011
    Christmas Dinner at La Capilla in Zaachila: pit-cooked goat barbacoa ready to be unearthed. http://t.co/AWF10vKV

  • 9:01 a.m. Dec. 26th 2011
    Dec 24, Oax: parish processions: two-story dancing muñecos with huge Globos (balloon-like spheres) http://t.co/WJcwAwya

  • 11:15 p.m. Dec. 25th 2011
    That's beautiful! RT @JRWQuattro @Rick_Bayless roasted lobster tails with mojo mayonnaise. Merry Christmas Rick! http://t.co/4ppayZMk

  • 7:50 p.m. Dec. 25th 2011
    Christmas Morn: my "hotel room" intrnatl b'fast 4 my family: Fr & English cheeses, Span crackers, Iowa ham, fruitcake http://t.co/CaoWe4CB

  • 12:32 p.m. Dec. 25th 2011
    Dec 24: chef Alejandro Ruiz's 6-course Christmas feast @ Casa Oax Resto was best ever. Esp suckling pig! Too dark 4 pics, tho

  • 12:30 p.m. Dec. 25th 2011
    Dec 24,ended evening w spectacular midnite din at Casa Oaxaca Resto overlooking Sto Domingo church.Frsh shrimp w quince http://t.co/wJKIaSuh

  • 12:27 p.m. Dec. 25th 2011
    Dec 24, Oax: parish processions: lots of spinning, spewing fireworks on poles http://t.co/7WwkSBP
  • 12:26 p.m. Dec. 25th 2011
    Dec 24, Oax: parish processions: groups of dancing women w huge floral ornaments on their heads & trad festival attire http://t.co/VYjCko6f

  • 12:24 p.m. Dec. 25th 2011
    Dec 24, Oax: parish processions: two-story dancing muñecos with huge Globos (balloon-like spheres) http://t.co/WJcwAwya

  • 12:23 p.m. Dec. 25th 2011
    Dec 24, Oax: parish processions: "ThreeKings" on horseback http://t.co/39HUz7aG

  • 12:22 p.m. Dec. 25th 2011
    Dec 24, Oax: parish processions: "Mary" on burro-back, proceeded by "angelitos" and fireworks http://t.co/lZiFdHZf
  • 12:21 p.m. Dec. 25th 2011
    Dec 24, Oax: parish processions: on the Zocalo, candle-lit faroles, church bands, 2-story dancing puppets, fireworks http://t.co/N4Uajrjz

  • 10:06 a.m. Dec. 25th 2011
    @PrimusRodolfo Great! They only had 1 bottle of your lightest, but it wasn't the first time I've had it. I'll let you know when I come

  • 7:45 p.m. Dec. 24th 2011
    Why are the best potato chips I've eaten anywhere in the world the ones from Mr. Cara de Papa street cart in Oaxaca? http://t.co/InwGzjeI

  • 7:16 p.m. Dec. 24th 2011
    A detail of the even more stunning and beautiful "grecas" at the wonderfully restored ruins of Mitla http://t.co/HMZPOx84

  • 7:13 p.m. Dec. 24th 2011
    A 1000-yr-old tomb was found below the hacienda. This is a detail of "greca" w original paint in tomb http://t.co/LEcMGsOd\

  • 7:10 p.m. Dec. 24th 2011
    Visited a ruined hacienda in Xaaga with village elder Manuel. That's a bean winnowing "coral" in foreground. http://t.co/fbI9ATxH

  • 7:09 p.m. Dec. 24th 2011
    Dec 23 Oax Radish festival: 2' tall Frida painting Diego. Yes, only radish is used, held w toothpicks! http://t.co/3yjWeIYF\

  • 7:06 p.m. Dec. 24th 2011
    Dec 23 Oax Radish festival: life-like Maria Sabinas in radish, surrounded by trippy figures http://t.co/fQuPfYtx

  • 7:05 p.m. Dec. 24th 2011
    Dec 23 Oax Radish festival: amazing 3' tall Virgin de Juquila carved entirely from red-skin Daikon-like radish http://t.co/F6kZRVCy

  • 8:23 a.m. Dec. 24th 2011
    Origen Resto: one of my fave wines from Adobe Guadalupe in Valle de Guadalupe BCN http://t.co/kK1x6deh

  • 8:22 a.m. Dec. 24th 2011
    Origen Resto: Molten choc buñuelitos w pasilla chile. http://t.co/jZPdJaH6

  • 8:21 a.m. Dec. 24th 2011
    Origen Resto: rack of lamb (SLP), baby tomatillos, spiny chayote, jus. Menu is not trad local flavors, but local ingred http://t.co/5fXnrJhZ

  • 8:19 a.m. Dec. 24th 2011
    Origen Resto: slow-cooked pork tenderloin, braised local greens, "tortilla" of local grains, mango http://t.co/x12FQq9Q

  • 8:17 a.m. Dec. 24th 2011
    Origen Resto: best dish: grilled octopus salad w local greens and flowers http://t.co/glr2ySFx

  • 8:12 a.m. Dec. 24th 2011
    Origen Resto: Started w Tempus, one of best microbrews from DF

  • 8:11 a.m. Dec. 24th 2011
    Brand new Origen Resto in Oax, chef Rodolfo Castellanos, back from a decade in SF w Traci des Jardin and Gason Acurio http://t.co/jDVhg5CA

  • 12:39 a.m. Dec. 24th 2011
    Oax: Marco Polo. Solid as rock,delicious,nothing-fancy fish resto. Ceviche acapulqueño,fish from wood-burning oven http://t.co/MldjDOar

  • 11:57 a.m. Dec. 23rd 2011
    Oax Market b'fast: you can buy green chile de agua, knob onions and avocado 4 ur tacos, along w handmade tortillas http://t.co/WMp4HW0P

  • 11:56 a.m. Dec. 23rd 2011
    Oax Market b'fast: choose chorizo, red chile pork cecina or half-dried beef tasajo for ladies to grill on mesquite http://t.co/luJAKc3m

  • 11:54 a.m. Dec. 23rd 2011
    Oax Market b'fast: tacos from grilling booths in smoky corridor. http://t.co/y6jbE3PP

  • 11:54 a.m. Dec. 23rd 2011
    Oax Market b'fast: enfrijoladas & this great "salsa de huevos," fast omelet in tomato-epazote-gr chile sauce. Abuelita http://t.co/eq9aMy1L

  • 11:51 a.m. Dec. 23rd 2011
    Oax Market b'fast: at entrance to mkt. only in Oaxaca. Chapulines http://t.co/H31JqoBY

  • 12:33 a.m. Dec. 23rd 2011
    Danzantes: duck chilorio, chintestle, warm tortillas in banana leaf http://t.co/a6UfhYEk

  • 12:32 a.m. Dec. 23rd 2011
    Danzantes: blue corn shrimp tlayuda, guac http://t.co/7Qg7czjR

  • 12:30 a.m. Dec. 23rd 2011
    Danzantes: rib eye tacos w red chile, nopal salad, bl beans, avoc http://t.co/sI7sSk6F

  • 12:29 a.m. Dec. 23rd 2011
    Great late meal at Danzantes: Mezcal cocktails: 1 w white wine, Campari; 1 w vermouth, angostura bitters http://t.co/4cZgJ9ZP

  • 12:25 a.m. Dec. 23rd 2011
    So thrilled to be back in crazy,noisy,arty,beautiful, delicious Oaxaca! On my bed at Camino Real on arrival: in leaves http://t.co/v8NFGE6P

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