Rick Stein brings his unrivaled enthusiasm and trusted expertise to the fresh, flavorful food of Mexico and California. No one better captures the food essence of a country and brings the best recipes into our kitchens like Rick. Starting in San Francisco and Baja California, and working his way down to the southernmost tip of Mexico, Rick Stein cooks, eats, and experiences Mexican food at its very best and most diverse. Packed with vegetables, centered around fresh ingredients, and always high on flavor, Mexican and California cooking is naturally healthy and satisfying—from the incredible seafood of the north Pacific coast and the mole of Oaxaca to the spices and salsas of Yucatan and Quintana Roo. With the trademark beautiful photography and evocative design of Rick's books, this cookbook will encourage anyone to try out the bold food of these sunshine states.