IN MEXICO’S WESTERLY PENINSULA, SEAFOOD REIGNS SUPREME

Smash burgers, smashed potatoes, smashed courgettes. Smashed food is one of the most inescapable – and playfully delicious – trends of the moment. Smash tacos are its tastiest manifestation and one th

SERVES 4 Ingredients 3-4 sweet potatoes 1 tbsp maple syrup 1 tbsp soy sauce 4 tbsp olive oil 2 tsp sea salt 4-5 thyme sprigs, leaves picked 80g bacon lardons 120ml soured cream 1 tbsp milk 1 lime, ½ j

LEISURE

1 Tropical fruits Over 1,000 exotic fruits grow here, guava is the most popular currently. Everything is guava flavoured, from cocktails to energy drinks. You can also find it in a paste for eating wi

KATY HESSEL ON MEXICO CITY