332 likes, 8 comments - chefrickmartinez on September 15, 2025: "🇲🇽 ¡Viva México! Today, September 16, is Mexican Independence Day—not Cinco de Mayo. In 1810, El Grito de Dolores marked the start of the fight for independence from Spain, and every year plazas fill with fireworks, music, and food to celebrate. One of the most traditional dishes of the season is Chiles en Nogada: roasted poblanos stuffed with a sweet-savory picadillo of pork, fruit, and nuts, blanketed in creamy walnut sauce, then sprinkled with parsley and pomegranate seeds—the Mexican flag on a plate. This patriotic dish has been shared in Puebla since the 1800s and is now one of the most beloved foods of Independence Day. Want to learn the full story of El Grito, the legend of the nuns who created Chiles en Nogada, and get the recipe? I shared all of it in the launch of Sazón—my new Substack filled with Mexican recipes, stories, and food history. ✨ Comment SAZON below and I’ll DM you the link to subscribe.".