Exploring a Taste of Guatemala
Jocote zine Issue
"Exploring a Taste" is an informative zine that focuses on tastes from around the world. This Issue highlights Guatemalas fruit Jocote.
Deliverables
Editorial of 16 Pages
Focus
Brand Identity, Digital Design, Editorial Design
Exploring a Taste of Guatemala
Jocote zine Issue
"Exploring a Taste" is an informative zine that focuses on tastes from around the world. This Issue highlights the fruit Jocote from Guatemala.
Deliverables
16 page Editorial
Focus
Brand Identity, Digital Design, Editorial Design
The Guatemalan Jocote, it’s native name being Spondias Purpura, is a species of flowering plant in the cashew family, Anacardiaceae, that is native to tropical regions of the Americas. You can enjoy the jocote fruit at any stage during the ripening process.
The Guatemalan Jocote, it’s native name being Spondias Purpura, is a species of flowering plant in the cashew family, Anacardiaceae, that is native to tropical region.
Introduction to Guatemala
Introduction to Guatemala
I grew up with my food-loving mother, who came from Guatemala, so my home was always filled with rich cultural influences. Whether it was family gatherings or simply sharing a meal, my siblings and I were constantly immersed in our heritage, especially through the delicious food that defined both cultures. With every story shared and every dish served, my desire to connect more deeply with my Guatemalan roots grew, and I found myself longing to visit the family who still lives there today. My family have often reminisced over rowing up in Guatemala and all the fruits and animals they had in their farm. Jocotes are one of those fruits they enjoyed growing up. This fruits taste is what I will be exploring for this editon.
I grew up with my food-loving mother, who came from Guatemala, so my home was always filled with rich cultural influences. Whether it was family gatherings or simply sharing a meal, my siblings and I were constantly immersed in our heritage, especially through the delicious food that defined both cultures. With every story shared and every dish served, my desire to connect more deeply with my Guatemalan roots grew, and I found myself longing to visit the family who still lives there today. My family have often reminisced over rowing up in Guatemala and all the fruits and animals they had in their farm. Jocotes are one of those fruits they enjoyed growing up.
Surprising Concept
Surprising Concept
After my research, it became apparent that including the fruits cultural background would be something important to include throughout the three articles I would be highlighting. That is where I came up with the idea that this could be a food travel zine focused on a new fruit and country with each issue that is released. Instead of images, you'll find sketches highlighting the topics of each article with a few spots of color to highlight the different flavors of Jocotes: when red its sweet, at green its tart, and brown when it's cooked.
After my research, it became apparent that including the fruits cultural background would be something important to include throughout the three articles I would be highlighting. That is where I came up with the idea that this could be a food travel zine focused on a new fruit and country with each issue that is released. Instead of images, you'll find sketches highlighting the topics of each article with a few spots of color to highlight the different flavors of Jocotes: when red its sweet, at green its tart, and brown when it's cooked.
Exploring the Taste
Exploring the Taste
If you are a sweets lover like me, jocotes en miel is one of the Guatemalan desserts you must try! This traditional dessert not only goes great with the Guatemalan Fiambre but with everyday meals. These juicy jocotes are cooked in a bubbling sweet syrup and heavenly spices to enjoy with family or up to 15 days.
If you are a sweets lover like me, jocotes en miel is one of the Guatemalan desserts you must try! This traditional dessert not only goes great with the Guatemalan Fiambre but with everyday meals. These juicy jocotes are cooked in a bubbling sweet syrup and heavenly spices to enjoy with family or up to 15 days.
