In that land of bountiful harvests: Aztec Food and Drink at the Time of European Contact
Ilhuicacihual, called Yzma of Marinus
The Aztec of Central Mexico enjoyed a wide variety of food and drink, made possible by their unique agricultural methods and far-reaching political influence. This class will cover the types of food and drink consumed by the average person in Aztec society at the time of Cortes’s arrival, including grains, cacoa and types of pre-colonial alcohol. This is a beginner class that should serve as a base for further study of Aztec food culture and preparation methods.
