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    The exterior design was stunning and beautiful, but we did have mishap. When Lukas and I were walking around a random bloke walked up to me and started hitting on me. I was so scared to say anything and just started sweating. Lukas was right next to me and said, “Sorry to disappoint young man, but she’s taken.” After that he grabbed my hand and showed the man my ring, but that didn’t stop him. The guy insulted Lukas, and told me if I wanted a real man, I should go with him. Lukas picked me up bridal style and carried me to the car and now we are in our way to the house. We just got home and I am emotionally exhausted. Lukas told me that he was going to make dinner, while I shower and get ready for bed. We are having Chili Con Carne for dinner and I am really excited. We ate dinner and Lukas freshen up for bed. Today wasn’t a bad day. We had a couple of situations, but all together it was a fairly good day. I think the only reason Lukas took me out to so many different places is because of what happened yesterday. I think he felt really guilty and I appreciate what he has done for…

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    does Chili Con carne define different regions of the United States, And why it is viewed as a Mexican dish? William Dwyer Hudson County Community College Professor Philbert 5/10/17 Abstract I’m writing this paper about chili because chili has to be hands down one of my favorite meals. Once a month I wake in the morning and smell the aroma of ground beef being cooked wafting through the house. When you walk down the stairs…

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    C.J Butcher Lydia Vigilantism There has always been a debate between pro and con vigilantism and will most likely always be. When the police officers aren 't able to get to the scene in time and someone is in danger what would you chose to do? Even though in some situations self defense is okay, things may get out of hand and worse damage may happen. Self defense in certain situations is the right choice. No matter how many time the cops are able to make it to the scene before anyone gets…

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    However, if a late night hunger strikes; nothing compares to Filiberto’s. The second, and probably most favorite of the favorites, would have to be the epically delicious Filiberto’s. To write about Filiberto’s, and not mention the number one pick, Carne asada fries, would be foolish. To begin, just the weight of the bow when grasped, signifies the hearty meal that is about to be consumed. When this gift of the late night food gods is open, the pure magic of melted cheese, mountains of carne…

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    grace. It was less than a minute before water, chips and salsa arrived at our table. This was followed by our server, Juan, who took our drink order and introduced us to some menu favorites. During our meal the manager stopped by our table to ensure we were satisfied with our service and meal. The restaurant was adequately staffed and made us feel that they all worked as a team never leaving us to want long for anything. I have been spoiled by traditional Mexican food as I have spent a lot of…

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    From the start, Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel, is driven by food. The plot of each story is characterized and based upon the recipe of each specific chapter. Esquivel often combines magic realism with the traditional mexican dishes to twist the plot and reveal her themes throughout the story. The main character Tita is passionate about cooking and in turn, her own emotions often boil over into the food itself. This causes the food to take on magic realistic properties and effects…

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    Cayenne pepper is best known for its ability to increase the heat level of dishes and is prized by lovers of spicy foods the world over. This type of chile pepper is especially popular in Mexican and Mexican-influenced cuisine. However, the cayenne pepper is much more than a mere flavor enhancer. Cayenne peppers provide an array of nutritional benefits along with their heat. Those benefits result from high levels of nutrients and health-improving compounds like: Vitamins A 5 g serving of…

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    Sasa History

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    Salsa is the Spanish word for sauce, and it has a rich history. Salsa can be traced back to the three main Central American tribes, the Incas, the Aztecs, and the Mayans. The first salsas were made using tomatoes, chili peppers and ground squash seed. It was served as a condiment for an array of meats such as fish, venison, and lobster. The conquest of Mexico in 1519-1521 by the Spanish Conquistadors marked the Europeans first encounter with the sauce. It wasn’t officially called salsa until…

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    Mexican Food Thesis

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    Mexican cuisine is an important aspect of the culture, social structure and popular traditions of Mexico and also shapes the national identity as Mexican food is not only famous in Mexico, but is famous worldwide in countries such as America etc. Mexican food plays a major part in the globalization factor of food, with westernised versions being featured almost everywhere from restaurants such as MadMex to fast food outlets such as Taco Bell. Mexican cuisine is a complex cuisine and also…

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    A local Blanchard family took the song lyrics “anything you can do I can do better” to heart and created their own business. After tasting a homemade salsa, a natural competitiveness caused Lori Redmon, her husband Bill Redmon and her mother Diane Cooper to create Killin Time Canning. “My mother works at a nursing home and she brought some salsa home that a resident’s family member had made. Just out of the competitiveness of our family, we said we could do better and that’s where it started…

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