Açaí have quickly made their way into our daily lives with thousands of açaí bowls being sold worldwide and it really seems like some of us can’t live without them anymore. But what is açaí and where does it come from? Açaí berries are found on açaí palm trees in South America and the word means “fruit that cries” in a native language. Açaí berries have been used for centuries by the indigenous people of the Amazon and have now been branded as a “super food” thanks to their unique nutritional profile

This Lentil Salad is our favourite Mexican dish. The ingredients are so simple yet when you mix them all together they create an incredible taste you will want to eat over and over again. The Mexican Lentil Salad inspired by Enrique Olvera is not only vegan but it is also perfect for those of us who are trying to eat healthy and maybe loose a bit of quarantine weight. The avocados and lentils are filling but don’t make you feel heavy which makes this dish perfect for both lunch and dinner.

Most people think of Tacos, Quesadillas, Guacamole and Burritos when they think of Mexican food but the reality is that Chicken Tinga is one of the most popular dishes in the country, and, one of the easiest ones to make. For this dish it is essential you buy some dry Chipotle Chiles - we got ours here. Chipotle Chiles are not spicy so this is a dish for everyone.

Mexican Week starts with an Enrique Oliviera inspired Herb Guacamole made without tomatoes and instead using herbs and spices to give it an exceptional taste. In our opinion this herb guacamole is fluffier and lighter than many other versions which ask to add garlic, tomatoes and sometimes paprika.