Convivir: Modern Mexican Cuisine in California's Wine Country

by Rogelio Garcia, Andrea Lawson Gray, John Troxell (photographer)

From Michelin-starred chef Rogelio Garcia, a collection of over 120 recipes for vibrant, contemporary Mexican food in the heart of California’s wine countryConvivir, which means “to live together,” celebrates the flavorful interweaving of traditional Mexican cuisine with the agricultural and artisanal abundance of California’s wine country. Michelin-starred chef Rogelio Garcia takes inspiration from the local farms, ranches, and sustainable fisheries, along with a deep knowledge of his gastronomical heritage, to showcase more than 150 delectable recipes, such as Wild Mushroom Tacos with Al Pastor Sauce, Porchetta Stuffed with Mexican Forbidden Rice and Chorizo, and Chocoflan with Strawberry-Hibiscus Sauce. In addition to providing basic techniques, recipe variations, wine-pairing suggestions, and curated menus that focus on traditional Mexican holidays, Modern Mexican Cooking in California’s Wine Country invites you to come together in the sacred space of a shared table and delight in the rich culinary history of Mexico.

Genres: Cookbooks

288 pages, Hardcover

Published September 17, 2024

Reviews

[Charles Eldridge · Rating 5 out of 5]

I always appreciate when a talented chef understands that the greatest value in a cookbook is the ability for the reader/home cook to successfully craft the recipe. Often, Michelin-starred chefs forget this and just show off their highest culinary technique (see The French Laundry and any NOMA collection). In Convivir, the chef-author tells the reader from the beginning that they can make these dishes and provides substitutions for some higher end and/or rare ingredients.

The book is a joy to read. The author’s personal stories come across in an engaging and informative manner. The visual presentation is lovely with photos for almost all recipes and easy-to-read ingredients and cooking steps layout.

As expected from a Michelin and Jame Beard Award winner, many recipes will stop the reader to utter a “wow” and hear their own stomach grumbling. My wife and I are eager to test out many of this recipes this upcoming holiday season. Though she did say that I should NOT wait to make the pistachio tortillas!

[TigerLily · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a strikingly beautiful book. I was gifted it by my son who works at the same resort as the author, in the Napa Valley. I can’t wait to recreate some of the recipes and dine at Auro and experience Chef Garcia’s handiwork for myself!