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I've said it before and I'll say it again (type it again?): Tacos are love, tacos are life. Something that's important about Tacos and Mexican food in general (And perhaps even all food) is the people behind the counter. Those in the kitchen who make the food. In Taco USA: How Mexican Food Conquered America by …
Tacos. We all know and love them. In Taco USA: How Mexican Food Conquered America by Gustavo Arellano I found this quote about the diversity of tacos. I really love how it is a good introduction to the readers about what tacos are all about. Such a simple, brilliant meal: a tortilla wrapped around a stuffing. …
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I don't know if any of you have seen One Day At A Time but I highly recommend it. It is a really amazing show that showcases a Cuban family in California. If that isn't enough it also stars Rita Moreno aka Anita from West Side Story! It's on Netflix and has 2 seasons! …
Usually when I hear about a lecturer coming to the school (and having to read their work) I set up a certain image of them in my mind. They become intimidating. But, as I walked into the room and watched her speak I was relieved in how normal she was. Having already read her work …
Taco USA: How Mexican Food Conquered America, this passage about how much representation matters. It shows Astronauts Hernández and Olivas, who years ago many wouldn't think they'd even be up in space! And there they are displaying their culture. It was a mission of celebration: never had two Mexican-Americans flown up in space on the …
Chilaquiles is a traditional Mexican dish that I was previously unfamiliar with until this January. As I sat with my friends Beatriz Zapata and her sister Rosa over dinner at a Thai food place in Jackson Heights (the Spicy Shallot, I highly recommend) I told them about this class. They looked over my syllabus and I …
The one where Pricilla discovers something everyone else already knew... Ok so confession time...I've never *to my knowledge* had conchas or any pastry dipped in hot chocolate before. Mind you I don't always have the best memory so I MIGHT have had a pastry dipped in hot coco before...I just don't remember it. And let …
Jugos Naturales or Natural Juices are what most people associate someone on a cleanse drinking. Maybe, stereotypically so, it isn't exactly something you'd associate with Latinos. Our food, specifically Mexican food, has been imagined as this very heavy and fattening food. I'm sure you're surprised to see a Mexican restaurant is selling healthy drinks. Is …
Shameless promotion? Perhaps. Worth it? ABSOLUTELY! This one's for you, Beatriz! Welcome to Taqueria Coatzingo! It's right off the 74th street-Roosevelt Avenue Train station. You guys may know it as just the Roosevelt Avenue stop if you've ever ridden the E or F train from school. I invite you to get off at Roosevelt and …
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