This Ancient Mayan Delicacy Blew My Mind 🇲🇽

My 1st Travel & food documentary in #Mexico, reaches new heights with me having the BEST DAY OF MY LIFE! We visit a hidden gem of an #organic #farm in Yucatan.

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Directed by Gaz Oakley
Filmed & Edited by Tom Kong

Music - Epidemic Sound & Artlist.

[antoniovargas]

Gaz, you just entered a new stratosphere for YouTube cooking videos. This will inspire many and pave the way for this type of quality never before seen on YouTube. Great job to you and your team. The love, passion, and desire to do good shines through. Thank you for the respect shown to my parents homeland. ❤️

[gazoakleychef]

Hey all! These videos take forever ever to produce so please if you enjoyed, leave a comment, share & like 🙏 it really helps. Thank you Gaz ❤️

[therealandresuriegas]

As a Mexican, the ultimate compliment is for someone to enjoy, share and promote my culture. Thanks Gaz for giving us these amazing videos and for celebrating the richness of Mexican culture (:

[sophiekloppsowa]

better than any netflix food documentary :)

[ellie-jane]

I can’t believe it was only you and Tom who filmed, directed, and edited this video. It looks like it took a massive team to create something so captivating to watch. Many applauses to you guys and for all the locals who gave their efforts so generously and authentically throughout this series! Can’t wait for the next episode!! 🇲🇽

[MariaGarcia-zupl]

As a Latina, I appreciate Gaz making the effort to speak Spanish. Well done. This place looks amazingly beautiful.

[MarquitasKnottyCrush]

Gonzalo is a ecologist, pharmacist, farmer, and revolutionary 💕

[gabrielaherrera]

I'm so happy you highlighted what Mexico is really about. We embrace everyone and teach them our ways. We love to break bread and feed everyone without reservations.

[zetuljka]

Gonzalo is a champion, what he does is epic and we need more people like him. When he explained his reasons why, his message stuck with me, had to listed few more times, so simple yet so powerful. Speaking of your own farm back in Wales I would suggest looking into Charles Dowding do-dig gardening. What he manages to grow in his backyard with little effort is mind blowing.

[nadia]

it's crazy how diverse Mexico is, I've lived here my whole life but I always discover something new! this was so amazing and heartwarming to watch! thank you!

[linzertube]

This video was pure pleasure to watch, Gaz and Tom! Beautifully shot and edited. Gaz, your warmth and personable demeanour puts people at ease, along with your complimentary remarks and gratitude (this holds true for Tom, as well, I’m sure). But, what lovely families you met and learned from. The organic farmer is doing incredible things for his family and community. How nice that you followed your awesome dinner with a visit to the family which made the wonderful pottery used at the hotel’s restaurant. I do hope they made their trip back to Wales intact. Looking forward to more of Mexico🇲🇽 !

[philbrandy]

i can't believe what i just saw. thats not a youtube video no more. its movie-/documentary-like in the most beautiful way possible. i literally had glassy eyes watching this, not even exaggerating. this fills hearts.
thanks so much gaz, much love from austria ❤️

[nicg]

Wow. I'm lost for words. The people, the farm, the pottery and rustic cooking. I know with absolute certainty now that I must visit Mexico as a vegan, my only fear is that I may never leave. This series is incredible Gaz, you have shown a great deal of respect towards people's traditions and culture and it has made this food series all the more special. Sending much love always from Australia

[Aschenputtel]

Mexico and its people, culture and FOOD is my absolute favourite 😍😍😍😍😍

[CoolFrijolez]

Words can’t even explain how amazing this is!!!

[chelseafredrickson]

Gaz and Tom - this series is truly a cinematic work of art. The joy bursts through the screen the entire time, and it’s evident that you are such a passionate duo. I can’t believe this is all done with just the two of you! I hope that you can reach an even wider audience over time, not just to show people the benefits of plant based and vegan living - but to share the genuine joy, happiness, calmness and enthusiasm this life brings you. I look forward to seeing your cacao adventure in the next video! Big love from the Sunshine Coast 🤙🏼🙏🏼

[sarahporter]

Was completely engrossed in this video and didn’t want it to end. Thank you Gaz and Tom and the people you met. You’re all star players and I can’t wait for the next video to appear!♥️

[VaneezyTV]

This episode made me cry. I'm a first generation American, my parents are from Mexico & what Gonzalo said, about food being medicine & there not being a Healthcare system in Mexico just hit home... I am growing my own foods in my small balcony in my studio & for that I have to thank my parents & my grandma for always teaching me to grow food from seeds. Thank you Gaz, thank you so much for bringing light to my mother land!

[mountainman]

I currently live in Yucatan, Mexico. There is another accidentally vegan mayan dish that uses ibes. Its called Toksel. The ibes are boiled and strained then burning hot rocks are added to smoke them and crisp them up. Then they are mixed with pepita de calabaza and served in handmade tortillas.

Edit: The burning hot rocks make a world of difference. If you are still around there, we can show you.

[crossjadam]

Mate! This is the best cooking/food travel series EVER! So beautifully produced and presented, what an experience you must have had filming and meeting all these people. Looking forward to the next episode.