FLAVORS OF NOVEMBER: SEASONAL TRADITIONAL FOOD IN VALLADOLID
FLAVORS OF NOVEMBER: SEASONAL TRADITIONAL FOOD IN VALLADOLID November in Valladolid smells like damp earth, freshly ground corn and burning firewood. After Hanal Pixán, the city enters a calm period — perfect for savoring the dishes that mark the end of the year and give thanks for the harvest. Traditional Yucatecan cuisine dresses for the season: local ingredients, ancestral recipes and soul-warming drinks. Corn Tamales: sweetness from the milpas Soft, aromatic and wrapped in corn husks, corn tamales are a November classic. Made with tender, freshly harvested kernels, they are steamed until they reach a creamy texture. In many homes, they’re served with cream, grated cheese or honey. Their flavor is a reminder of the bond between the land and the table. Pib: the taste of Maya tradition Although mucbipollo — or pib — is the star of Hanal Pixán, it remains present throughout November. This offering-turned-delicacy combines corn masa with chicken or pork, tomato and tradi...