Tex-Mex

As Tex-Mex became more popular, even in Mexico, “regional versions of tacos began to appear.” Much like other Mexican cuisines, culturally, people made it their own and essentially because “the Americanized tacos provoked outrage from many Mexicans…But beyond…

They say there is a special sound that originates for the Rio Grande region of Texas and Mexico called la frontera, “the borderland”. It is referred to as Tejano music. Veda Boyd Jones, author of Selena, describes “the music borrowed the accordion sound from Central European immigrants, mixed the band sound with a driving beat. Tejano music often reflects many different cultures- just like the people who live in the Rio Grande. It is a mixture if polka, Mexican, Latin, popular, country, rap and…

Germany was the first mass producer of their version in America. Octoberfest is a tradition from Munich that is celebrated in America. Throughout the country there are lots of examples of ethnic foods that have been mixed with other flavors, such as Tex Mex, which is a combination of Spanish and Mexican…

As this also applies to Anzaldua how languages have changed over time going from standard Spanish to Tex-Mex and so on. I once had to adapt to a new culture and language when I came into this country. The culture and society have shaped me to be the person I am now; language also influenced me to be able to express myself in two different languages and cultures…

Battle of the Tex-Mex Hunger is something that can strike at any time of the day. It can be sudden when eating is required at that moment or one might not go on, or it slowly progresses until it might be time to eat. However it may come, survival cannot happen without food. Food may be comforting and remind one of a good memory, but how does someone decide where to eat one of his or her three meals of the day? The hardest part is deciding on what type of food is desired and then which…

“I collapse into myself- a delicious craving into myself…And I am not afraid” (Anzaldúa, 7). In La Frontera, Gloria Anzaldúa presents herself as a Chicano woman of many identities and cultural contributors. In addition she identifies the many aspects that shape her different identities and her ability to truly express herself through them. She assertively ensures her audience that she is who she is because she declared such identities. Therefore, Anzaldúa identifies identity as a concept that…

Sushi Zushi is a full service restaurant in Texas that infuses traditional japanese cuisine with Mexican culture. The owner who started it all was originally born in Japan but lived in Mexico a majority of his youth, then moved to Texas as an entrepreneur to begin Sushi Zushi in 2001. The Sushi Zushi mission statement is to “continuously deliver the most enjoyable dining experience to our guests”, to “continuously provide and exceptional working environment for our employees”, and to “recognize…

About The Company Thompson Hospitality a retail food and facility management company. They are considered to be one of the largest retail management companies in the country and is currently the largest minority owned food service company. Thompson Hospitality manages both franchised commercial restaurants, contract food service as well as on-site food service operations. Thompson Hospitality is a family owned and operated business. The core values of the company is to uphold the ultimate…

Dalton Novak Mr. Miles English 1301 10-25-2017 Technology Takeover When was the last time you had to actually research an answer to a question not by using the internet but by book? The answer anyone would give me would most likely be along the lines of, “Man, it has been a while.” Society is becoming so dependent on computers and technology, it is almost to the point where we almost struggle without it. “Scientists were so preoccupied with whether they could that they didn’t stop to think if…

Unit One Response The first unit experience in Foods in Literature and Film – Five Meals has been a wonderful experience for any culinary explorer, film lover, and adventurous student of other cultures. The first class most members of the class shared what their passions were about their favorite meal. The “will not ever eat” was also discussed and why. The film, The Hundred Foot Journey is currently streaming on one of the pay networks. It is saved for my family to view and experience. The…