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Fiesta Season in Tehuantepec

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Fiesta Season in Tehuantepec
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Fiesta season is the best time to sample the bold, bright cuisine of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec. From the article In Full Bloom by Beth Kracklauer

At a parade in Juchitan, Oaxaca, a float carries women distributing gifts to the crowd
Mangoes for sale at a roadside stand.
Pollo al horno, chile-spiced grilled chicken. See the recipe »
A market vendor.
Coctel de mariscos, seafood cocktail. See the recipe »
A young participant in a parade.
Aguas frescas made from tamarind, watermelon, and lime.
Guisado de pollo, chicken and potato stew. See the recipe »
A guest at a fiesta.
Tostadas de camaron seco, shrimp tostadas. See the recipe »
Pescado encarcelado, fish stuffed with pico de gallo. See the recipe »
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