European diplomats....
are considering meeting with Iran with the hopes of calming the nuclear development debate with that country.
But, here's the kicker...the United States will not be asked to participate! Apparently our President, the so-called leader of the so-called free world, is just too abrasive and derisive to take along.
Mr. Bush has said he will attend such negotiations only if Iran shuts down all of its nuclear research facilities first. What then, one wonders, will be left to negotiate? The President wants a guaranteed win before he joins the game.
So, for now, the other team members have decided, if Bush is going to do nothing more than aggravate the situation, it's best if he doesn't suit up.
Looks like the rest of the world is beginning to tire of the President's ham fisted tactics and have decided to try a different course. I wish the Republicans would do the same.
QUOTE OF THE DAY:
There's no trick to being a humorist when you have the whole government working for you. - Will Rogers
Michigan 47
Notre Dame 21
GO BLUE !
MEXICO(as I see it):
Note: This is an excerpt from an article, book, essay, who knows what, I began collecting data for in 1987 in Mazatlan, Mexico.
Almost went broke trying to get it published and finally gave up. So, now I'll toss it out in cyber space to fend for itself.
If it's not too boring I'll use it as filler from time to time when I can't think of anything more interesting to say.
STREET FOODS OF MEXICO
or
What's that they're eating?
by
(B. Buckman)
It is believed that the first cultivated plants by the early Indians of Mexico were squash, chilies and tomatoes. This is a reasonable assumption since these plants require little tending and the Indians of that period were still semi-nomadic.
It is far more certain, however, that the domestication of corn was the basis of the great Mexican Empires of the Olmec, Mayas and, later, the Aztecs.
Corn, and the meal made from it, called 'masa', are still the most consumed foods in Mexico. 'Tortillas', made from masa, are the mainstay in the daily diets of millions of modern Mexican families. In effect, the history of Mexico is the history of this marvelous plant.
The following list of foods has historical roots in that many of the entries have been a part of the Mexican culture for more than a millennium. Yet, the list is strictly modern and the majority of the foods described herein can easily be found and sampled by even the most casual traveler.
The author of STREET FOODS has lived in Mexico for almost eight years. He was attracted early on by the tantalizing aromas of simmering foods being prepared on the streets of every city and puelbo in that vast country. The variety of foods is stunning and a list of their rhythmical names sounds like a composition of Mariachi music.
Much has been said about possible problems connected with eating from carts and small restaurants in foreign lands. I will not try to trivialize these possibilities but I think some common sense must be applied when deciding whether to experiment with something new.
To presume that everyone who samples street foods will become ill is going way too far. It has to be assumed that a busy cart, fixing tacos for scores of famished people every night in the same location, can not be poisoning their clients. Business in Mexico is like business everywhere: if you eliminate your customers you're out of business.
I believe if one starts slowly, that is, not with chorizo (44) tacos, followed by a jericalla (75) and washed down with horchata (67) on your first day in town, you should find it easy to adapt to the magnificent variety of foods available.
Stick to places that are busy thus assuring that the food is moved quickly. In the beginning go easy on dairy products. Ask for purified water, if it's not available, order a soda-pop or beer. If the cooking oil smells a little too strong check the next stand.
With reasonable precautions you will be able to enjoy the world of Mexican taste treats with nothing but happy consequences.
(cont.)....maybe
But, here's the kicker...the United States will not be asked to participate! Apparently our President, the so-called leader of the so-called free world, is just too abrasive and derisive to take along.
Mr. Bush has said he will attend such negotiations only if Iran shuts down all of its nuclear research facilities first. What then, one wonders, will be left to negotiate? The President wants a guaranteed win before he joins the game.
So, for now, the other team members have decided, if Bush is going to do nothing more than aggravate the situation, it's best if he doesn't suit up.
Looks like the rest of the world is beginning to tire of the President's ham fisted tactics and have decided to try a different course. I wish the Republicans would do the same.
QUOTE OF THE DAY:
There's no trick to being a humorist when you have the whole government working for you. - Will Rogers
Michigan 47
Notre Dame 21
GO BLUE !
MEXICO(as I see it):
Note: This is an excerpt from an article, book, essay, who knows what, I began collecting data for in 1987 in Mazatlan, Mexico.
Almost went broke trying to get it published and finally gave up. So, now I'll toss it out in cyber space to fend for itself.
If it's not too boring I'll use it as filler from time to time when I can't think of anything more interesting to say.
STREET FOODS OF MEXICO
or
What's that they're eating?
by
(B. Buckman)
It is believed that the first cultivated plants by the early Indians of Mexico were squash, chilies and tomatoes. This is a reasonable assumption since these plants require little tending and the Indians of that period were still semi-nomadic.
It is far more certain, however, that the domestication of corn was the basis of the great Mexican Empires of the Olmec, Mayas and, later, the Aztecs.
Corn, and the meal made from it, called 'masa', are still the most consumed foods in Mexico. 'Tortillas', made from masa, are the mainstay in the daily diets of millions of modern Mexican families. In effect, the history of Mexico is the history of this marvelous plant.
The following list of foods has historical roots in that many of the entries have been a part of the Mexican culture for more than a millennium. Yet, the list is strictly modern and the majority of the foods described herein can easily be found and sampled by even the most casual traveler.
The author of STREET FOODS has lived in Mexico for almost eight years. He was attracted early on by the tantalizing aromas of simmering foods being prepared on the streets of every city and puelbo in that vast country. The variety of foods is stunning and a list of their rhythmical names sounds like a composition of Mariachi music.
Much has been said about possible problems connected with eating from carts and small restaurants in foreign lands. I will not try to trivialize these possibilities but I think some common sense must be applied when deciding whether to experiment with something new.
To presume that everyone who samples street foods will become ill is going way too far. It has to be assumed that a busy cart, fixing tacos for scores of famished people every night in the same location, can not be poisoning their clients. Business in Mexico is like business everywhere: if you eliminate your customers you're out of business.
I believe if one starts slowly, that is, not with chorizo (44) tacos, followed by a jericalla (75) and washed down with horchata (67) on your first day in town, you should find it easy to adapt to the magnificent variety of foods available.
Stick to places that are busy thus assuring that the food is moved quickly. In the beginning go easy on dairy products. Ask for purified water, if it's not available, order a soda-pop or beer. If the cooking oil smells a little too strong check the next stand.
With reasonable precautions you will be able to enjoy the world of Mexican taste treats with nothing but happy consequences.
(cont.)....maybe
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