Baja Test Kitchen

A Q&A with Noel Téllez, owner of Bichi, one of Mexico's first natural wine labels.

"Intriguing new research from archaeological sites in central Texas is the first to suggest that, actually, indigenous Americans were making grape wine more than 500 years ago, before European colonists brought their guns, germs and vines over."

If you're looking to learn more about the history of wine in Mexico and Baja, this article is a great place to start!

Some great information here about the terroir and grapes of Valle de Guadalupe. This is what makes Baja wines so wonderfully unique!

We LOVE this move to protect our children from lifelong illness and processed-food-related health issues... As a side benefit, this move also works to protect small mom-and-pop food establishments that cook from scratch, source locally grown ingredients, and employ more traditional food preparation methods all of which leads to healier food (human fuel), preservation of culture, and a healthier society. Oaxaca’s new law, which imposes fines and even jail time for anyone other than parents who provide unhealthy packaged foods to children under the age of 18, effectively putting junk food in the same category as alcohol and cigarettes.

Since you can’t be with us in Mexico’s Wine Country right now, here’s a nice summer pairing suggestion with an easy-to-make recipe for campestre-style elote... Buen Provecho!

An incredible resource for anyone looking for some inspiration for cooking at home right now!

In case you forget to stock up on Valle de Guadalupe wines...

Holistic agriculture and winemaking in Valle de Guadalupe

Sublime Mezcalito Madre cocktail of mezcal with orange juice rimmed with sal de gusano (worm salt) served at Madre in Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico. #bajatestkitchentours #bajatestkitchen #culinarytour #tastingtour #culinarytourism #cocktail #mixology #mezcal #ensenadaeats #gastrotour #gastronomywithoutborders #gastroguide #ensenada #bajacalifornia #mexico

This post is dedicated to those who make us the tacos... they are the true saints of Mexico’s culinary traditions. #bajatestkitchentours #bajatestkitchen #taquero #mexicoeats #tacos #mexicocooks #tacosdepescado #ensenadaeats #fishtacos #ensenada #bajacalifornia #baja #sustainableseafood #gastronomywithoutborders #culinarytourism #culinarytour #streetfood @ Ensenada, Baja California

Inspired by the classic bygone turtle soup, this sustainable modern take is a consumé de pescado atún (fish broth with chunks of tuna) ... So amazingly balanced and flavorful. Come experience this and other seafood delights on our Ensenada Eats tasting tour! #bajatestkitchentours #bajatestkitchen #culinarytour #ensenadaeats #consumé #tuna #turtlesoup #soup #broth #culinarytourism #gastronomywithoutborders #ensenada #bajacalifornia #mexico #mexicoeats

Chistorra a la Parrilla (grilled Basque-style sausage) at Solar Fortún Winery in the Valle de Guadalupe, Baja California, Mexico #bajatestkitchentours #bajatestkitchen #culinarywinetour #culinarytour #tastingtour #gastronomywithoutborders #chistorra #sausage #grilled #culinarytravel #culinarytourism #valledeguadalupe #bajacalifornia #mexico #mexicoeats

Fettuccine al pesto con camarones (pesto fettuccine with seared shrimp) at Raíces Restaurante in Rosarito, Baja California, Mexico. #bajatestkitchentours #bajatestkitchen #culinarytours #culinarywinetour #tastingtour #gastronomywithoutborders #rosarito #bajacalifornia #mexico #mexicoeats #pasta #shrimp