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Hi, I'm Maura Wall Hernandez and The Other Side of The Tortilla is a Mexican cooking, culture and travel blog showcasing my original writing, photography and recipes.

The name of the site is based on the idea that you may have eaten something a thousand times, but if you just look at it in a different way—ingredient by ingredient—you'll notice something new about it that you didn't see before. There's something to be said for tried-and-true traditional cooking, and this site is my journey to reconstruct family recipes as well as those learned from family friends and Spanish-language cookbooks, and to share the methods used to prepare traditional Mexican cuisine. Sometimes I share modern Mexican recipes, and Mexican-inspired foods, too. We often travel and share our experiences, and I'm always looking to find a piece of Mexico in the city we call home.

The Other Side of The Tortilla was named Best Latin Food Blog at the 2011 LATISM national conference and I was one of 16 writers from North America chosen to serve as a Mexico Today ambassador, an award-winning campaign from the Mexico Tourism Board and Marca País-Imagen de México.

My recipes and writing have been featured by numerous media outlets, including:
Logos for NBC News, Serious Eats, Better Homes & Gardens, The New York Times, PBS, Parade, Chicago Tribune, and Latina Magazine

The Other Side of The Tortilla is a PR and brand-friendly site. I've worked with many national and international brands to develop recipes, host and attend events and more.

To contact me about opportunities to work together, please email [email protected].

ABOUT ME:
I live in Chicago. My husband was born and raised in Mexico City, and most of his family still lives there. I'm what we like to call "Mexican by marriage," and according to my mother-in-law, that counts enough. I can give Mexico City food recommendations almost as well as a local after 18 years of traveling there on a regular basis.

By day, I work in digital marketing. This site includes my personal opinions and experiences and does not reflect the opinions of my employer.

OUR STORY:
In 2008, I got married and gained a big extended family in Mexico. Over more than a decade, my husband, José, and I have spent a lot of time in Mexico City, as well as traveling around Mexico together.

our wedding in los cabos, august 2008

All the photos on this site are copyright Maura Wall Hernandez and may not be used or reproduced without permission.

All food and travel photos are originals unless otherwise noted. In order to use my photos on any other website, you must receive my written approval. You can email me at [email protected] to seek permission.

The writing that appears on this blog is my original writing. The text from this site also may not be used, copied or reproduced in any way without prior written consent.

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Hi, I'm Maura Hernández, an award-winning food and travel writer, recipe developer, and former journalist sharing my passion for all things Mexico. I've traveled Mexico extensively over the last 18 years and Mexico City is my home away from home. Here, you'll find a mix of traditional and modern Mexican cooking, along with my advice on where to eat, stay and play on your visit to Mexico!

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  • Berries and cream popsicles are a mixed-berry spin on the traditional Mexican fresas con crema dessert. Recipe via theothersideofthetortilla.com
    Moras con Crema Popsicles
  • How to make strawberry hibiscus popsicles via theothersideofthetortilla.com
    Strawberry hibiscus popsicles
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    Mangonada popsicles
  • How to make banana, chia and coconut milk popsicles. This recipe is dairy-free and vegan-friendly! Via theothersideofthetortilla.com
    Banana chia popsicles
  • Mango cantaloupe and chile powder paletas from The Other Side of The Tortilla
    Mango cantaloupe paletas with chile powder
  • #Vegan fudge #popsicles made with avocado, raw cacao powder, coconut sugar and coconut milk. Get more #recipes from theothersideofthetortilla.com #paletas #receta #recipe
    Vegan avocado fudge pops

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