{"title":"Reyna Vazquez","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReyna Vazquez\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a vibrant exploration of traditional and contemporary Mexican cuisine, inviting readers into a world where bold flavours and fresh ingredients take centre stage. Her works celebrate authenticity and creativity, blending timeless recipes with a modern sensibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a focus on approachable cooking and genuine cultural flavours, Vazquez’s books are perfect for food lovers seeking to expand their culinary repertoire. Expect evocative storytelling paired with practical guidance that honours the rich heritage of Mexican food.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"veracruz-all-natural-by-reyna-vazquez-9781668050354","title":"Veracruz All Natural","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA new take on Mexican American cooking rooted in the fresh produce of coastal Veracruz, this is a deeply personal book from the immigrant sisters who founded the Veracruz All Natural restaurants in Austin, which enjoys a nationwide cult following of people who want to make their recipes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReyna and Maritza Vazquez grew up in Veracruz, Mexico. A rural coastal region, it is famous for its colourful, healthful cuisine. In Veracruz, cooking with red meat is rare, and local dishes are vegetable-forward, with proteins like fish, shellfish, chicken, and eggs. Such are the one hundred recipes in \u003ci\u003eVeracruz All Natural\u003c\/i\u003e, inspired mostly by the home cooking with which the women grew up, along with easy favourites from their restaurants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout, Reyna and Maritza tell the story of their food, which, in turn, is \u003ci\u003etheir\u003c\/i\u003e story: In 2008, they walked across the Mexican-US border. They made their way to Austin, Texas, where they sold roadside ices. With their first profit, they opened a humble food truck, and then a few more. Now, they have a fleet, plus a restaurant, La Fonda. It won a Michelin Gourmand Award last year. They are local heroes with a national story, beloved for their unparalleled food, of course, but also for their generosity, grit, and openness about their immigrant story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeautifully photographed in Austin, the recipes include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEl Breakfast Taco\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eChicken and Vegetable Stew (Puchero de Pollo y Verduras)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eShrimp and Scallop Aguachile (Aguachile de Camarón y Callo)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVeracruz-Style Snapper (Huachinango a la Veracruzana)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAchiote and Citrus-Braised Pork (Cochinita Pibil)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWhole-Wheat Conchas (Conchas Integrales)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCantaloupe-Seed Horchata (Horchata de Semilla de Melón)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eVeracruz All Natural\u003c\/i\u003e is a love letter to the authors’ Mexican roots and their American home. It is a testament to sisterhood and the power of food to make people feel more alike than different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47456448184556,"sku":"9781668050354","price":79.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/d3a559ea2e1af60de3de2e5283932174.jpg?v=1775016539"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/reyna-vazquez.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}