Part 2 Over the course of the semester I got the opportunity to learn about Latin American cuisine. When registering for taco literacy class I had no idea what to expect but this class blew my mind. My friends and family are so shocked when I tell them, but I have a class dedicated toContinue reading “Reflection”
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Spanglish
Growing up in the Bay Area, I was exposed to many different languages and cultures. As a kid, I lived in a primarily Black and Mexican area. Due to this ,most of my neighborhood spoke English or Spanish. Even now, a significant portion of my friends and family speaks Spanish. When I was a babyContinue reading “Spanglish”
Salsa
Just like people, salsa comes in many different styles and colors. Salsa Roja, Salsa Verde, and Pico de Gallo are just a few types of salsa you can have. We are able to have all of these salsa because in Spanish, salsa simply means sauce. As a child I never really paid attention to theContinue reading “Salsa”
Ta’Kill-Ya
It would only be my luck to turn 21 while in quarantine. While I might not be able to celebrate in the way that I though I would, I will be celebrating with the same drink; tequila. Tequila may be the black out drink of choice, however, it’s history goes far beyond the days ofContinue reading “Ta’Kill-Ya”
Inventing Authentic
Creating new foods to increase tourism is certainly not a new concept. Over time there are several things that many believe to be a certain country or city’s original cuisine. When in fact, the dish was created to create and maintain foodie tourist. This practice is seen in Latin American, European and Asian Cultures acrossContinue reading “Inventing Authentic”
S A N G R I A
Sangria, originally from Spain, but sent from Heaven. Across Latin America, many people have adopted sangria and created their own versions and recipes. From these new versions many believe that Central America created white sangria, also known as, sangria blanca (White sangria over red. Debate me in the comments.) Although, sangria is said to haveContinue reading “S A N G R I A”
The Mission Burrito
If the burrito doesn’t have rice, I don’t want it. My hometown of Oakland, California is just a 15 minute drive to the origins of the mission burrito. Where I’m from a burrito with rice is the standard. Imagine my surprise when I took y first trip to Mexico, only to find beans and chickenContinue reading “The Mission Burrito”
Unhealthy?
When my friends say they’re going on a diet, they are usually lying. They will list off the things that they’re no longer able to eat and Mexican food usually falls within the top 10 right after pasta. They say this and then proceed to eat meals from Chipotle. How did Chipotle, apart from theirContinue reading “Unhealthy?”
