Semblance Margarita Carrillo Arronte

Abstract

Born and raised in Mexico, she has dedicated the past 30 years to researching, studying, teaching, and cooking traditional Mexican food. Margarita was trained at the Culinary Institute of America, Cuclu Cultura Culinaria UNAM and is the former owner of Don Emiliano in Baja, Turtux restaurant in Mexico City and La Colina in Tokyo, Japan. She is known as one of the most well respected chefs in Mexico.

She has distinguished herself as a certified instructor, academic, conferen, and Executive Chef for the Mexican Government. She has been Culinary Ambassador of Mexico since 2016. She also stands out for the publication of books on Mexican cooking, such as "Tamales y Atoles Mexicanos" and Mexico "The Cookbook". She is a regular host on the Gourmet Channel in several series to promote Mexican cooking and traditions.