09/15/2026
Chile en nogada! A sweet chile relleno full of history. Today, México celebrates its independence. Tonight all mexicans gather to enjoy mexican food, music and fireworks. (like a 5 de Mayo here in USA). The chile en nogada was a dish created by nuns in Puebla, on August 1821 to celebrate the end of the War, Independence and honor military leader Agustín de Iturbide. The filling is made with beef, pork and seasonal fruits. De white sauce on top is made with walnuts, cheese and cream. It is then decorated with pomegranate and parsley to represent the colors of the mexican flag. A dish considered a delicatessen that you need to try if you visit México.