'Mexican food does have a growing presence on British soil, and a show with as much impact as Great British Bake Off could be doing more to properly represent Mexican food to its viewers.' —Sylvio_Martins
the series for its generalization and misrepresentation of non-European cuisines. In Season 9, naan was repeatedly referred to as “naan bread.” Season 11’s Japan Week featured Chinese and Korean ingredients. And there was that one time the bakers were tasked to make Paul Hollywood’sBut the popular series didn’t always fall so flat. Longtimefans might recall the show’s discontinued history segments detailing the origins of a given episode’s bakes, often consulting experts for further context.
Instead of diving into Mexico’s culinary heritage and history, Season 13’s contestants are left to take guidance from two white British judges on topics they prove to know little about. Mexican culinary experts could have provided context to fully explore Mexican flavors or at least find out what pico de gallo is. They could have discussed the country’s varied baking traditions, spanning 32 distinct states.
Despite all of these missteps, I’m hesitant to place the blame on the current cast. As a first-generation Mexican-American, I’ve witnessed my culture’s food get adopted, reinterpreted, and evolved time and time again . Media representation and cultural migration help shape how a particular cuisine is perceived worldwide, and no significant Mexican community exists in Britain.
Not fully understanding Mexican food due to a lack of exposure is understandable. However, actively making insensitive jokes cannot be excused by cultural ignorance. We are not caricatures of poncho-wearing, maraca-shaking banditos. Instead, we are people who deserve common courtesy.Great British Bake Off
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