What exactly is a tortilla? Well, a tortilla is a food and is made by corn in different manners, sometimes they are high and round, or thin and round, and also you can make them in several sizes. Whit this variety, you can do tacos, quesadillas, flautas, burritos and more. 2. List the functions - both practical and whimsical – that tortillas serve. Tortillas whimsical, you can play with them, you can use them as a mask, fork or spoon, you can do art with them, and some people worship them,…
There are also many attraction for older audiences. One of the most popular tourist attractions is the Grand Canyon National Park. The Grand Canyon is a mile-deep canyon and is one of the biggest tourist attractions in the world and also being one of the 7 wonders of the world. Another attraction is the Hoover Dam. The Hoover Dam is a testimony to the country’s ability to build monolithic things in the most adverse conditions. The Dam was actually built during the great depression so you could…
I. Introduction A. Attention Material: I have ate tamales as long as I can remember. My family makes them especially during the winter time. Tamales is one dish that is never missing during our holidays, we eat tamales for thanksgiving, Christmas, and for New Years. B. Tie to the audience: I’m sure that all of us at some point have heard of tamales, maybe even tried one if you’re hispanic or have hispanic friends. C. Credibility material: I have helped with the tamal making process ever since I…
Taco Bell is one of the most famous mexican restaurant chains to ever exist. Though few know of Glen William Bell Jr., he definitely still deserves a mention in history. His restaurant chain, legacy, and mexican delicacy will live on forever. Taco Bell is one of the most beloved mexican eateries in American history. Honestly who hasn’t had Taco Bell, have you? Glen William Bell was a dedicated family man as well as a visionary and innovator of the restaurant industry who has a humble yet…
location fool you, EVERYBODY goes here for tasty Mexican food… It's a hole-in-the-wall place, and very reminiscent of real Mexico. Give them a chance. The food is outstanding!” He raked the restaurant a 5 out of 5. In the Kankakee area there is not many 5 star restaurant and those restaurant who meet the mark aren’t usually affordable, but Isidro’s Tamales & Taqueria is one of the few. Their small size and location scare some away, but their mexican food is the best in town by far and even…
the view. Obviously this was a no brainer, and we opted for dining outdoors. As I had previously said, each restaurant has their own theme, and the Café Ole followed the same protocol. Since my family comes from a Mexican background, it is evident that we were going to choose a Mexican restaurant. I decide to try their signature steak fajitas with rice, beans, guacamole and pico de gallo. Being 21 years old and of legal drinking age, I want my plate to be accompanied with a piña colada. I grab a…
can be served with a chocolate sauce but it most places serve it without. Churros can be a very tasty and great snack when made the right way. They can be served or made in different ways but my personal preference has always been the mexican churro. To make a mexican churro one begins by mixing ½ cup of…
Salsa is easily one of the most popular condiments in the country. On top of that, it’s versatile, and very easy to make. One of my favorite things about salsa is that it can be adapted to suit the flavors of the season, or whatever you’re serving it with. Sure, a classic salsa fresca is perfect with chips and a good cold beer or margarita on a summer evening. There’s no reason to limit yourself to the everyday version of salsa, however delicious it can be. Over the years I’ve tried a…
sentiments and current anti-Mexican immigration sentiments in America. Moreover, since food and culture are inextricably intertwined, the stereotypes many Americans have for immigrants is reflected in how Americans treat and perceive immigrants’ cultural cuisine. As stated in the film The Search for General Tso, authentic Chinese food was considered scary and unappealing when Chinese-American relations were tense, but when positive diplomacy was reinstated, the cuisine became popular again.…
As Mexicans emigrated from the familiarity of their homes and learned new life in the United States, many preserved native culture traditions to aid the transition. Some Mexicans decided to adopt many American customs, while others stuck to their roots. Ultimately, their lifestyles were influenced, but many Mexican traditions were conserved. Some of the customs that Mexicans retained include religion, food, and entertainment. They kept these traditions like a piece of home. It made new life in…