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Home » Destinations » Mexico » Lonely Planet Mexico: From the Source Cookbook

Lonely Planet Mexico: From the Source Cookbook

Posted September 11, 2017, Updated August 31, 2022 //  by Michele Peterson 23 Comments

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I was thrilled to be asked to author the Pacific Coast Chapter of Mexico: From the Source – Authentic Recipes from the People that Know Them Best, the latest title in Lonely Planet’s popular cookbook series.

I spent the better part of one fall season eating my way up the Pacific Coast of Mexico, exploring food markets, meeting chefs and hanging out in kitchens from Zihuatanejo to Mazatlan.  It was all part of the process of working on a cookbook collection that has already featured the cuisines of Italy, Spain, France and Japan.

Lindsay Lauckner Gundlock and Michele Peterson
Enroute to Tepic with photographer Lindsay Lauckner Gundlock

The cookbook has now been published so I was thrilled to get a hard copy in my hands this week. Mexico: From the Source is filled with exciting recipes, inspiration and behind-the-scene stories about local producers, traditions and chefs across Mexico. It’s organized into five sections:

Mexico City & Central Mexico

Oaxaca

Pacific Coast

Baja California

Yucatan

Each section presents 12 recipes straight from the kitchens where the dishes were perfected. There’s a delicious mix of dishes from appetizers to desserts with favourites such as fish tacos (Ensenada), chile en nogada (Puebla), aguachile (San Francisco, Nayarit), tortilla soup ( Oaxaca) and many more.

All recipes come beautifully  photographed by Mexico City-based Lindsay Laukner  Gundlock and were gathered by a talented collection of writers including Kate Armstrong, Kristin Diaz de Sandi, Scarlett Lindeman and John Hecht.

 

Hammock time on Playa La Ropa Credit Lindsay Lauckner Grundlock
We stayed at the Viceroy Zihuatanejo and enjoyed some hammock time on Playa La Ropa Credit Lindsay Lauckner Gundlock

Within the Pacific Coast Chapter I authored, you’ll meet chefs such as Chef Marino Magano of Casa 46 in Mazatlan’s Historic Zone, Mavi Graf of Arte Culinario in Puerto Vallarta and celebrity chef Betty Vazquez of San Blas who is well known as the Culinary Ambassador for Riviera Nayarit and for her role as a judge on Master Chef Mexico.

For each recipe, you’ll learn about the chefs, the stories behind their dishes, their careers and experience.

Chef Marino Magano of Casa 46 in Mazatlan
Chef Marino Magano of Casa 46 in Mazatlan

Hotels Featured in Lonely Planet’s Mexico: From the Source 

In the Lonely Planet cookbook, you’ll also discover  fascinating new destinations to visit and beautiful hotels to stay at. There’s a range of accommodations for all budgets and travel styles from Puerto Vallarta to Tepic to Mazatlan, plus plenty of design inspiration. You can also check out my post on the Best Places to Eat in Puerto Vallarta Now. 

For more information on where to stay in Mexico, did you know that you can get a Lonely Planet pdf free download or a Lonely Planet ebook free download?

Get details on how to get every Lonely Planet ebook free. 

Revolucion del Sueño decor at W Hotel Punta de Mita

Chefs in Mexico: From the Source  

In addition to the opportunity to explore a collection of hand-picked recipes from across Mexico– within the Pacific Coast Chapter of Mexico: From the Source you’ll find classics such as ceviche, aguachile, pozole and pescado zarandeado — you’ll meet some of Mexico’s most passionate and exciting cooks.

There is contact information for all of the chefs, their restaurants and recipe sources within the book.

Chef Mavi Graf and Pescado Zarandeado
Chef Mavi Graf and Pescado Zarandeado

I’d like to extend a special thanks to the talented chefs, producers and local contacts who generously shared their time, insights and recipes during this culinary adventure along Mexico’s Pacific coast.

I’m very grateful to Richard Zarkin, Gustavo Rivas, Julio Birrueta, Marian Gerlich, Mary van den Heuvel, Betty Vazquez and family, Catie Meyer, Mavi Graf, Lesley Peterson, Javier Sanchez, the many recipe testers and fellow contributors for your support, enthusiasm and dedication.

Fresh ceviche at the Chevicheria at the W Punta de Mita Riviera Nayarit
Enjoy fresh ceviche at the Chevicheria at the W Punta de Mita Riviera Nayarit
Michele Peterson
Michele Peterson

Dividing her time between Canada, Guatemala and Mexico (or the nearest tropical beach), Michele Peterson is the founder of A Taste for Travel. Her award-winning travel and food writing has appeared in Lonely Planet’s cookbook Mexico: From the Source, National Geographic Traveler, Fodor’s and 100+ other publications.

Read more about Michele Peterson.

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  1. Andrea

    September 18, 2017 at 7:27 pm

    I love tacos!

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  2. Azucena

    September 17, 2017 at 11:19 am

    Congratulations for this book! My favorite mexican dish is pozole!

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  3. Debbra Dunning Brouillette

    September 15, 2017 at 4:27 pm

    Woo hoo! Congratulations! I love any dish that includes fish or seafood and also love avocados!

    Reply
  4. Ruth

    September 15, 2017 at 3:21 pm

    Forgot to mention my favorite Mexican dish is enchiladas verdes (mole negro from Oaxaca is a close second).

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  5. Ruth

    September 15, 2017 at 3:17 pm

    Oh my! This is so exciting! I will subscribe since I am into all things Mexico (it all started when I moved to Southern California). I would love to travel along the Pacific Coast tasting different dishes. I have been to Puebla, Oaxaca, Tlaxcala, Yucatan, Quintana Roo and Baja and the food always blows my mind. Congrats on this cookbook!

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  6. Sol Solntze

    September 15, 2017 at 3:15 pm

    I spent a bit of time a couple of years ago learning how to make enchilladas from scratch. My problem is that I have never been anywhere near Mexico, so while I like them I have no idea how they are supposed to taste. I like a cookbook that is more than just recipes. This looks great.

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  7. Kaylie

    September 15, 2017 at 2:35 pm

    Too quick submitting my comment by I love anything with chocolate mole sauce!

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  8. Kaylie

    September 15, 2017 at 2:31 pm

    Oh my goodness I am obsessed with Mexican food.

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  9. Cindy Ladage

    September 15, 2017 at 1:58 pm

    How cool, congrats! I love the picture of the car. My favorite when in Mexico was tamales I sampled during a cooking class!

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  10. Lara Dunning

    September 15, 2017 at 1:42 pm

    Congrats! This looks like a great cookbook and I love that it includes recipes and stories.

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  11. Mike Wilson

    September 13, 2017 at 7:14 am

    Fish Taco’s are great, however Fresh Tuna at the Vivo Resort in Puerto Escondido is amazing.

    Reply
    • Michele Peterson

      September 13, 2017 at 8:31 am

      Will have to try their fresh tuna!

  12. Pat Munro

    September 12, 2017 at 10:20 am

    The best Shrimp Tacos are at Hinde Jaimie’s in La Penita Riviera Nayarit!!

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    • Michele Peterson

      September 12, 2017 at 10:24 am

      Thanks for the great tip! Definitely will put those on my list!

  13. Carole Terwilliger Meyers

    September 11, 2017 at 10:15 pm

    My favorite Mexican dish is the spectacular seasonal dish, chiles en Nogada, which I was lucky enough to enjoy at Bugambilia in San Miguel de Allende. I would so love to have that dish again, and I would definitely take a ton of photos if ever given this opportunity again.

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    • Michele Peterson

      September 12, 2017 at 9:13 am

      Yes, that’s one of my favourite dishes too!

  14. Lushka Smith

    September 11, 2017 at 9:10 pm

    I like many, but Tortilla soup came to mind first.

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  15. Marlene Cashin

    September 11, 2017 at 5:14 pm

    The book looks fantastic! Fish tacos, especially in Los Cabos, make the top of the list of favourites.

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  16. Doreen Pendgracs

    September 11, 2017 at 1:01 pm

    Seeing as how Mexico grows such great cacao, I am assuming there are some great recipes containing chocolate? Would love to see a great mole recipe that I could easily make at home.

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  17. Culture Tripper

    September 11, 2017 at 12:22 pm

    Congratulations, Michele! The recipes sound delicious! What a handsome book, the photos are magnificent.

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  18. Donna Janke

    September 11, 2017 at 10:36 am

    Looks like a great book. It’s hard to pick just one Mexican dish favourite, although fish tacos come immediately to mind. I’m always ready to discover new recipes too.

    Reply
  19. Doreen Pendgracs

    September 11, 2017 at 9:38 am

    This looks like a super book, Michele! Congrats on being a contributor. It looks like a perfect gift book for anyone who loves to cook and loves to travel.

    Reply
  20. Anne Woodyard (@MusicandMarkets)

    September 11, 2017 at 9:37 am

    Kudos, Michelle! What a mouth-watering post about what I’m sure is a mouth-watering book!

    Reply

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