Kitchenspace, Fiestas, and Cultural Reproduction in Mexican House‐Lot GardensFootnote^*

* I thank Gregory W. Knapp, Karl W. Butzer, and William E. Doolittle at the University of Texas for their support and encouragement over the years and Clarissa T. Kimber for the privilege and pleasure of working together on this special issue of the Geographical Review as well as her helpful comments on this article. I am grateful to many people in Xochimilco, Ocotepec, and Tetecala who shared their kitchenspaces, food, and friendship.

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