Eating & Being. The Gastronomic Roots of Mexico

Pre-Hispanic man accorded food a central place and a vital importance in his
culture. Products such as maize, beans, squash, cacao, and chili have their
origins in Mesoamerica and form part of the cultural heritage of humanity.
This catalogue, published in connection with the exhibition Eating and Being:
The Gastronomic Roots of Mexico, seeks to honor the link between foods and the
lives of human beings.