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British baker’s criticism of Mexican ‘ugly’ bread triggers social media outrage
Richard Hart's comments on Mexican bread sparked social media outrage and a public apology, igniting debate about cultural identity and foreign influence in Mexico's culinary scene.
- A British baker criticized Mexican 'ugly' bread, sparking outrage on social media from Mexicans defending their traditional breads and culinary identity.
- Many Mexicans praised everyday staples like bolillos and conchas as uniting factors across social groups and integral to cultural identity.
- The incident prompted discussions around foreign influence, gentrification, and prestige given to foreigners in Mexico City's food scene catering to expatriates.
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British baker’s criticism of Mexican ‘ugly’ bread triggers outrage
MEXICO CITY — A blunt critique of Mexican bread by a British baker sparked a cascade of social media outrage, ultimately leading to a public apology. In an interview for a food-themed podcast that resurfaced online, Richard Hart, the co-founder of Green Rhino bakery in Mexico City and a well-known figure in international baking circles, said Mexicans “don’t really have much of a bread culture,” adding that “They make sandwiches on these white, u…
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British baker’s criticism of Mexican ‘ugly’ bread triggers social media outrage
MEXICO CITY (AP) — A blunt critique of Mexican bread by a British baker sparked a cascade of social media outrage, ultimately leading to a public apology.
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