Gustavo Arellano’s Taco USA was a great way to familiarize yourself with Mexican food literature and history. He brings a proactive and vivid account of the impact of Mexican food on American Culture. With a journalistic background, Arellano’s inherent persuasiveness allow the reader to develop a respect for the pioneers of Mexican food. In otherContinue reading “Mexican Food Explained”
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Wrong Title, Negative Effect
So, I was researching, look for articles on Taqueria Coatzingo, and I stumbled upon a very odd titled website post by the Gothamist called: “Ethnic Eating Adventures: Taqueria Coatzingo In Jackson Heights.” I would understand if it was called “Eating Adventures:…” but the “ethnic” part is quite alarming. I looked up ethnic, and it means,Continue reading “Wrong Title, Negative Effect”
Tortillas, Down to a Science
A waiter comes toward with steaming hot tortillas and puts it before you on a beautiful Talavera plate. And you assume that because they seem so simple, that it is just grilled dough. Wrong. Tortilla making is a science, literally– a lot like titration, and distillation (for tequila), nixtamalization is the process of adding theContinue reading “Tortillas, Down to a Science”
Remember to Pack Your Mexican Food
In a 2016 interview with Jimmy Kimmel, Salma Hayek, a native of Coatzacoalcos, said: “There’s one part of my house(s) that actually does not go from country to country, and that is the kitchen. It’s always Mexican.” To note Hayek has houses across the globe, and the first thing she does before she goes anywhereContinue reading “Remember to Pack Your Mexican Food”
Authentic Taqueria Only 