Episode 35: Ponche Navideño Recipe, Ingredients, and History with Denise of Hecho Visto Comido

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Today, I’m welcoming Mexican-American Recipe Developer and Researcher, Denise of Hecho Vista Comido back to the podcast! In this episode, we delve into the world of Ponche Navideño, a Mexican Christmas punch. Listen in for recipes, ingredient lists, and a history lesson from Denise about this delicious cultural beverage. ¡Salud!

First, Denise shares that she’s currently sipping on Cinnamon TADIN tea as a cold-weather remedy. Then, Denise shares her vast knowledge of Ponche Navideño with us! We learn about the significance of the punch in Mexico and the typical ingredients it contains. Denise also illustrates the fascinating origin story of Ponche Navideño — and how it involves Charles Dickens! From there, Denise lets us in on her version of Ponche Navideño and the ingredients she uses to create a warm, flavorful beverage. And don’t miss Denise's history lesson on the Jamaica flower, a beautiful ingredient to have on hand for many recipes…like Ponche Navideño!

Topics Covered:

• Denise’s most recent TADIN tea
• How Ponche Navideño is celebrated in Mexico
• The ingredients of Ponche Navideño
• The fascinating origin story of Ponche Navideño
• Denise’s Ponche Navideño recipe + ingredient list
• The history and benefits of the Jamaica flower

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Episode 12: Getting to Know Mexico’s First Cookbook Celebrity Josefina Velázquez de León with Denise Favela

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