Videos
Chef’s Table: Mole (Netflix): Features Chef Enrique Olvera and highlights the intricate, traditional mole culture central to Oaxaca.
Coco (2017): Although a Disney movie, it is deeply inspired by Oaxacan and Mexican traditions, specifically Day of the Dead.
Books/Literature
Culinary: The Food and Life of Oaxaca, Mexico: Traditional Recipes from Mexico's Heart by Zarela Martinez - A deep dive into the culinary traditions of Oaxaca's markets and kitchens.
Guidebook: Moon Handbook: Oaxaca by Cody Copeland - Known as one of the best resources for navigating the city, artisan villages, and archaeological sites.
Artisan/Mezcal: Mezcal Educational Excursions of Oaxaca by Alvin Starkman - A detailed guide focusing on the culture, artisans, and production of mezcal.
Cultural Context: New World of Indigenous Resistance by Noam Chomsky, Lois Meyer, and Benjamin Maldonado - Offers a perspective on the indigenous movements that define Oaxacan identity.