This Ancient Mayan Delicacy Blew My Mind 🇲🇽

[@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 ❤️

[@miyalopez5925]

More videos like these Gaz thank you 😊

[@jackeryq4908]

All good things take time, this is so beautiful and inspiring

[@mealbla7097]

You did and amazing job... i love how everything was so new to you

[@dez6116]

Assistindo aqui no Brasil. Belo trabalho amigo.

[@hayden118118]

This truly is your best content to date, keep it coming man

[@antoniovargas1146]

Gaz, you just entered a new stratosphere for KZbin cooking videos. This will inspire many and pave the way for this type of quality never before seen on KZbin. 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]

Beautiful & kind comment, thank you for the support Antonio ❤️🇲🇽

[@antoniovargas1146]

@@gazoakleychef Thank you! You’ve been a great inspiration to me and my lifestyle. Keep up the great work.

[@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 (:

[@danieescobar6281]

1000000% ... as a Mexican that doesn't know in depth a lot of her own culture (from moving to another country as a kid), I SO appreciate this !

[@94rome]

Nuestro Mexico 🇲🇽

[@zingara76]

Born and grew up in Mexico! I have to said that anytime I go on vacations in my own country I get to experience how amazing and diverse is my country. That’s why our country has one of the best cuisines in the world. I wish more people even Mexicans get to explore more of what our country has to offered.

[@sophiekloppsowa1138]

better than any netflix food documentary :)

[@gazoakleychef]

Thank you!!! I just wish it was on Netflix 😭❤️

[@ashaacharya7765]

@@gazoakleychef You are worth more than Netflix 🌱

[@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!! 🇲🇽

[@pachamamaamor]

are you sure it were only them two ?

[@YKKY]

​@@pachamamaamorare you sure you are thinking before typing?

[@MariaGarcia-zu2pl]

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 💕

[@carlosg8995]

Very resilient, innovative and hard working human. Focus also on helping others

[@gabrielaherrera3665]

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.

[@gazoakleychef]

VIVA MEXICO

[@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.

[@gazoakleychef]

He really is!!!! and I met up with Charles last week 👨‍🌾👨‍🌾

[@myggggeneration]

@@gazoakleychef His former partner and co-author (Stephanie) now lives in Wales!

[@gonzalosamaranchgranados1819]

😘

[@philbrandy9]

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 ❤️

[@gazoakleychef]

Thank you Phil 🇲🇽❤️

[@Aschenputtel2009]

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

[@justincoulter4458]

Agreed 💯

[@Becky_Cal]

Agree as well! What an amazing and magical place!

[@nicg8878]

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

[@gazoakleychef]

Thank you Nic! The people of Mexico are gold ❤️🇲🇽 I never wanted to leave too

[@nadia9836]

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!

[@chelseafredrickson1594]

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 🤙🏼🙏🏼

[@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🇲🇽 !

[@gazoakleychef]

This is a beautiful comment, thank you so much ❤️ truely grateful for these experiences

[@linzertube]

You guys work hard for it! 💚🤍❤️

[@CoolFrijolez]

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

[@gazoakleychef]

THANK YOU SO MUCH. Best days of my life. Please share ❤️

[@sarahporter7769]

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!♥️

[@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.

[@paulinalara3447]

This is a beautiful piece of videography! I'm Mexican and I can't believe the respect, love and admiration you are showing to our culinary culture through this amazing piece of work. Thank you for showing authentic food traditions, real people from our land who cook them now just as their ancestors had cooked them. I hope Gonzalo's project gets the support he needs. Thanks to you, your team and the beautiful people who are part of the Authentic Mexican Cuisine.

[@mountainman88]

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.

[@justbeachy2031]

Just curious, are you an American living in the Yucatan? I'm going to look up that dish on KZbin. Thanks for the information

[@mountainman88]

Scottish :)

[@mountainman88]

@@justbeachy2031 You might struggle to find it online. It was some locals who told us it and even many people in Yucatan don't know about it. It uses a white rock which is high in calcium.

[@suburbanhomestead]

Your joy is palpable here, Gaz. This series gives me nostalgic vibes of globe trekker that I used to watch Sunday afternoon in the early 2000. Seeing the political signage hand painted on peeling walls also took me back to growing up in Brazil. Bravo, my friend.

[@gazoakleychef]

Wow thank you so much my friend ❤️ highest praise coming from you. KZbin doesn’t deserve our work 🥹

[@suburbanhomestead]

@@gazoakleychef I think KZbin would benefit from human curation and not just rely on the algorithm. I know it opens up a can of worms with favoritism, etc, but having only watch time, click through rate, and engagement as blind metrics disregards the human essence that is unquantifiable. The reason people still go out of their way to pay for other streaming services to access quality productions should inform KZbin about thinking deeper about this. I’m sure they have their reasons backed by data, etc…, but I just feel like sensationalism and senseless trends gain way more traction than they deserve. I thought about a reward system that would give everyone a few stars a day that they can use as a “super-like.” If they don’t give it out easily they get a reward, like no ads for a week, or a free movie, that way it “costs” people something to rate a KZbin channel they like and doesn’t fall into the like trap where everyone gets likes and it becomes meaningless. Anyways, I digress. My hope is that investing in quality, as you are, creates a more lasting impression in viewers, where they mentally “subscribe” to the channel.

[@frankherzer2227]

One of the BEST videos ever!!! Thank you very much.Greetings from Germany 🙏

[@gazoakleychef]

THANK YOU SO MUCH ❤️

[@frankherzer2227]

You are absolutely AMAZING,my brother 🤓

[@livingfree2333]

Love these travel blogs so much...those women were sweet! Vegan food, travels, and Gaz... what more does one need?

[@gazoakleychef]

Thank you so much ❤️ but these are travel FILMS 🍿 🎥

[@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!

[@Better.Era.Fitness]

Bravo! By far the most epic content you’ve put out! The story, journey, creativity put into this series is seen, felt and needed! so refreshing and connecting. You leveled up from youtube, you need a Netflix series. Seriously blown away. If this was on Netflix, it would be saved to my list and I’d be anxiously waiting for each season to drop. KZbin needs to fix its algorithm, this video should have a million views by now lol. Keep up the incredible work, it’s appreciated 🤍

[@floratastic9162]

Loving everything about this; the warmness of the people, the freshness and diversity of the food, and sharing the richness of the local Indigenous & Mayan culture. Looking forward to the next episode! Thank you!

[@karivettec9835]

I can taste everything by just watching😍 Love what you have done! Captured everything 💗 shoutout to all my MexiCoyas🇲🇽🇳🇮

[@melindaadams5243]

Wow! Absolutely Beautiful. 😎

[@gazoakleychef]

Thank you Melinda ❤️

[@makiseasuna]

I have no words.. the cinematography is …wait for it…. “UNBELIEVABLE” (read in Gaz’s voice). Which is exactly what your next project should be called. It’s your trademark word and embodies everything you and your team create❤️❤️

[@almarosanieto4197]

Thk you for your beautiful OPEN heart and mind to my culture and people! Sooo excited you loved the experience. Hope to see you introduced some of the leanings in your future videos back in Whales!!! Salud, amor y tiempo para disfrutarlo!! 👍🏽🥰

[@gazoakleychef]

Gracias Alma! VIVA MEXICO ❤️🇲🇽

[@quino03]

I love these videos of you guys in México!! Not only were you so open minded to our culture, but you also showed some of the residents something new and delish!! ♥️

[@jenniferdunbar7130]

I'm always excited when I see a new video pop up. Love this series. So beautiful to see other cultures, new fruits and veggies many of us have never seen, and meet wonderful people along with you. These videos are so well done, so well produced, and so respectful of the culture. I also love seeing your passion and excitement for food- always brings a smile to my face!

[@gazoakleychef]

Thank you so much Jennifer ❤️

[@saraalvarezmogollon]

Wow you don’t see this kind of content here, great job again! Loved your thoughts on life about connecting with humanity and nature. I’d add that your respect, warmth, attitude is a plus and you attract that to your life as well. Thanks to you and your team for bringing a new episode of Muy rico! Tu español es cada dia mejor! ❤

[@naomialvarez6601]

I love how this is show casing my culture!!! Thank you!!!

[@JohnSmith-lk8cy]

Beautiful farm, beautiful people, beautiful film. Thank you.

[@TheGad79744]

This is such a wholesome and beautifully crafted video ✨🙏✨

[@gazoakleychef]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@dianna8626]

Your right about Mexico. The people there are so nice and friendly and the food is delicious. Really enjoyed watching your trip there. Thank you for sharing.

[@joshcherrett7464]

I made those jackfruit tacos. Best I've ever had. Thank you!

[@irmadesantiago7631]

Thank you for such a beautiful video and a beautiful depiction of our Indigenous people. Mexico is rich in many Indigenous dialects, music and cuisine it's lovely to see such a positive video of Mexico and in this case Yucatan. Gracias! You are a beautiful human.

[@nice1buddy]

This was impeccable from start to finish. I feel so inspired to go out and get gardening right away! Well done Gaz and the team 🙌

[@jackiemudd7768]

Senior Gonzalo is absolutely amazing! Love his philosophy...

[@anaurorah]

I was just there about ten days ago. I’m in love with Mestiza, it’s an incredible project, and Gonzalo makes it all the more interesting :) you’re so fortunate!

[@querenabreu1025]

This is amazing storytelling and cinematography!!! Thank you for posting this

[@CurlyProverbz]

A true pleasure to watch Gaz! Next level content!

[@DCuddles2001]

Beautiful video. I enjoyed learning more about the rich Mexican culture, seeing the beautiful smiling faces, hospitality, and sunshine and fresh air.

[@keironcalder]

This is my favourite Gaz video so far! Makes me want to go back to Mexico soooo badly! Incredible farm, food & pottery… look at all those incredible fruits & veggies, squeezing a freshly picked lime into your mouth (how is there no Lime emoji?!?) and that hotel 😍 Gaz & Tom are a dream team! This should be on Netflix ✌️🇲🇽

[@myhomeCEO]

Fellow native fan from Yucatán over here! I am so excited you visited my state. That farm is gorgeous. As Gonzalo said "food is medicine" and we need to spread the word about how eating healthy plant base foods can lead to a healthy and happy life 😊, specially in a state with a lot of meat in its cuisine. I hope you enjoyed your trip in sunny Yucatán 😊

[@inaballik2643]

Awesome to see you falling in love with Mexico 😍 you reignited my passion and love for the country, its people and their amazing food!! I lived in Mexico over 18 years ago for a few years and felt the same way when I learned about their culture and experiencing their warm-heartedness. Watching you going through this in 2021 is wonderful and gives me so much hope that this goodness in the Mexican traditions will always be there ❤

[@cearalambert3541]

Gaz, Tom...You guys have created MAGIC with this! Absolutely stunning!

[@empress_katalina]

It's your smile and laugh that fills me up with pure Joy💜🙏🏼💜 Thank you for always blessing us with a good time and new creative ideas to whip up. I love you Gaz🤗🤗💜🙏🏼💜 May God continue to bless you always 🙏🏼🙏🏼💜🙏🏼🙏🏼 Sending all my love and support from CANADA🇨🇦

[@AussyAngelx]

This video is like an episode of a documentary on Netflix. I truly commend your team for what you have created here, and you should be so proud. Absolutely phenomenal filmmaking. Really loved this! Motivated to visit Mexico now❤

[@shawnhenderson2091]

This place reminds me and my wife of a garden up here in WA state, the "back to eden" garden, the guy has his own method he shares for free with everyone, giving tours like this guy is doing for Gaz. Its incredible, Gaz should totally check it out if the guy up here is still giving tours - he just uses woodchips, that's it. And his garden grows everything. The most incredible thing was seeing a Lavender plant (grows in dry soil) right next to a wasabi plant (grows in very wet soil). He barely has to water anything in his garden and he gives tours and lets you try all his stuff. Its amazing, like this garden here. Great stuff Gaz, looks delish

[@saronnpov2687]

This is your BEST work YET ! Literally this hits me at my core, every aspect of what makes a powerful food documentary … the very fibre of food and nature that binds the culture, people with renewed hopes and dreams. You’re the new “Anthony Bourdain” that humanity need right now (lot younger and not hard in the eyes lol, and wiser and healthier and so much happier” ) FYI I’ve spent most of my life cooking and exploring farms to having my own farm to table establishments then finally to having my land to start my own farm and continuing to learn about permaculture. To see this eco farm doing “syntropic farming” and applying permaculture principles is very inspiring and energizing to my current work and passion. Your work is life changing. Big up to you and your team. Sending love. Yours truly, Saronn

[@houstonej105]

We need these episodes every week 👏🏽

[@veruschkapate5115]

Pure syrup for the soul. Treasure in these times. Such beautiful human spirit. Thank you Gaz.

[@pascalcocquyt8222]

Bonito y gracias. Echamos de menos los olores.

[@freeda8337]

It makes me happy, to see you this happy!

[@griselfeerman6712]

Hello from México! Come back soon!!

[@iankember3638]

Your travel videos are so good, please keep them coming. You and Tom should be so proud producing such visually stunning and informative content, thanks so much.

[@BasicFTB]

Brother the editing is fire. I loved the whole thing. Cheers!

[@gayzion]

honestly in tears watching this... so beautiful

[@lupehurtado4263]

So ,so beautiful, thank you for sharing this amazing journey of yours. Viva Mexico 🇲🇽 si señor. Love it

[@gazoakleychef]

VIVA MEXICO ❤️

[@elineplessy551]

So inspiring it got me crying. This vid is a pleasure for the eyes and soul. Now i just wanna get out of my house, travel and meet incredible people too Thank you for this, Gaz and all of the team 🙏🏼🤍

[@gazoakleychef]

Ah Eline. Thank you ❤️😭

[@diannevarenbrink5894]

I looove this!!! How I cried when I left Mexico after two months of traveling. You took me back there. Thanks! 😃🌞❤

[@roxin1887]

One of the best Travel-Food-Blogs ever! Thank you for showing us this amazing Farm. Nice work and share love to Mexico. ❤️

[@Rebel_Derky]

Love, nothing but love. It’s always nice seeing someone show nature, and the beauty of plants. It’s nothing like fresh naturally grown vegetables.

[@itsizzi]

Kudos Gaz! Showing the world that vegans are everywhere, sharing fabulous foods and now places.

[@k.m.1806]

Education, emotion and human connection. Outstanding.

[@Reeja]

Wow this was beautifully filmed… loving this series!

[@chrisk7269]

The production on this is unbelievable! This could be on the BBC. Amazing work.

[@bear2601]

♥ 🇲🇽 Yucatan!

[@CarolCandM]

You are adorable in your manners. So fortunate to have met you in cdmx

[@gazoakleychef]

Gracias, mucho gusto ❤️

[@aleperez8992]

Loving this new serie Gaz, can’t wait for the next episode!

[@elainedoudna2054]

Lo que me encanta es el respeto que muestras para la gente y sus tradiciones. ¡Podemos conquistar corazones con una sonrisa y mucha gratitud! ¡Un abrazo fuerte!

[@helaynelehman668]

Thank you for sharing these beautiful people and their culture with us. ❤ What an amazing place!

[@jo-annevandierendonck1679]

Too many never see beyond the resorts to experience the heart of Mexico. Your Mexican videos celebrate the incredible diversity of Mexico; biodiversity, cultural, ethnic, geographic, food & more. They are armchair travel at their best; informative, interesting and authentic. Saludos de un corazón cariñoso a otro.

[@loveGod5683]

LOVE THIS 💛💛💛

[@bk-mexicoentenderalser8421]

It is amazing you could sense what Mayans spirit is, the magic of their simplicity, smile and the love in their big hearts!!

[@bellatheband]

Loving the series, Mexico City looks amazing! Gracias Muy Rico💚

[@deadenders16]

Magical. We need more people with such vision.

[@LindaCasey]

Absolutely delightful .. I was sooooooooo glad to see that there are such wonderful organic/vegan options even way down in Mexico .. I can see you buying a vacation house down there. Muchas gracias! 💞

[@Stoic_cat69]

Amazing video Gaz! You've taken it to a whole new level

[@gazoakleychef]

Thanks David!!!

[@niezdziwsie4483]

Seeing such beautiful places where people grow food themselves always makes me want to move countryside and start growing my own food too

[@MegaStas13]

Wow what an amazing and inspiring video!

[@stephanieruthlessly7499]

Phenomenal! We’re moving to Mexico in the near future and this will deepen our experience. Thank you so much!

[@detodosmoles]

Gonzalo's farm and the purpose behind it is beautiful🙏❤️

[@henryliggins]

Loving this series Gaz. What an inspirational man Gonzalo is, all of the things they were growing looked incredible! P.s. very jealous of those plates;)

[@katharinavonzitzewitz826]

It brought tears to my eyes watching this video- the deep abundance of mayan food culture ...I lived in Honduras for 11 years ..

[@petalarezende3503]

Found out about avantgardevegan about a week ago and I must say I’m completely obsessed with it hahah how have I not known about this hidden vegan KZbin gem!! This video is so wholesome and it truly brings joy to my heart seeing people like Gonzalez doing things that matter and investing in community culture like he does. I wish I could leave more than one thumbs up haha

[@Ashokkumar-ll1nm]

Please do more videos like this, showing people growing their own food in different places. This video was a very nice and a lot of things to learn from it

[@japsowinkaur525]

Love this whole series so so much!! These are the most soulful videos I've seen on not just your channel but any food channel Gaz 😇😇🥰 Absolutely beautiful!

[@sunyweanicholsun6220]

That was beautiful

[@Rob_TheOne]

A tiny amount of blue corn flour in your bread dough takes it to another level!

[@KZ-mx7on]

I just want to say Thankyou for showing our culture in such a respectful way, I really appreciate you highlighting the advance skills and generations of teaching that is within our cuisine, much love gracias 🌸🌻🌻💕

[@jillianvanliew]

Amazing experience! Gaz- You are blessed to be able to visit such a beautiful culture. I was there in Oct. 2021 (Chelem, Mexico) & was in love with the Yucatan with all its history, culture and people, not to mention it's cenotes.

[@tatikto]

Gracias to show our cuisine ❤️

[@MysticScapes]

You make us speechless ❤️ And since you love Tequila, I recommend visiting Tequila town in Jalisco 😇

[@lindabonomi7274]

absolutely loving these new films, adventures in cooking in Mexico!!!!!

[@karinagomez9133]

I'm loving these videos in Mexico Gaz 🇲🇽☺ keep em coming please 🙏

[@lindafuskova7057]

This is one of the best videos i have ever watched here on YT. Love it!

[@gazoakleychef]

Thank you 🙏