Nationalism is believing ...
your country is superior to every other. Based on, as George Bernard Shaw put it ,“because you were born there”.
Patriotism is believing that your country’s opinions and positions are worth dying for.
Religion is believing that your God supercedes all other Gods and can, easily, kick any other God’s ass.
It is under these absurd theories we are trying to achieve civilization.
QUOTE OF THE DAY:
"The people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders...Tell them they are being attacked and denounce the pacifists for lack of patriotism." -- Herman Goering
AND
If God's on our side why are they on their knees praying?
MEXICO (as I see it)
STREET FOODS OF MEXICO
or
What's that they're eating?
We left off here:
32. Zorro: In the region around Tabasco this word is used to describe another variety of sugar cane liquor. I've never been to Tabasco but if I ever get there I've got 'Zorro' on my list.
1. ACOCILES (ah-ko-SEE-layz)
A type of fresh water shrimp which is served in tacos popular in the southern coastal regions.
2. ADOBO (ah-DOE-bo)
A spicy chili-vinegar paste thinned with water and used to marinate pork which is then barbecued or broiled.Adobo gives the meat a deep reddish brown color. Common to the central states of Mexico.
3. AGUACATE (ah-gwa-KA-tay)
This is the avocado. Extremely popular as garnish for every thing from tacos to egg dishes . And,of course, from this fruit comes the exquisite dip, guacamole.
4. AJO (AH-hoe)
Mentioned only because of its indispensability to Mexican cuisine, ajo is garlic. Along with onions, limones ,chilies and cilantro they are the heart of most Mexican dishes. Also, ajo is thought to have strong curative powers.
5. ALGODON (owl-go-DOAN)
Cotton candy, beautifully displayed, white, pink and blue, on long poles carried about by vendors. Irresistible to the children and pretty hard for us geezers to pass up as well.
6. ALMEJAS (owl-MAY-haz)
Clams; commonly served in sea food cocktails or campechanas . Sold practically everywhere in the country but, obviously, most popular along the coasts.
7. ARRAYANES (ah-rah-YAH-nayz)
A small, yellow, berry-like fruit from which a candy is made. Also eaten raw with lime juice and chili powder sprinkled over them. In their natural state arrayanes are are very sour.
8. ATES (ah-TAYZ)
There are two forms of ate, one is a sort of jellied fruit which is cut from a large chunk and sold by weight. The second is a heavy paste of guayaba (guava) or membrillo (quince), used in cooking and also sold by weight.
9. BIRRIA (BEE-ree-ah)
Sold in fondas and tianquis in the mornings. A rich stew with mutton or goat meat in a wonderful red soup. Very Mexican.
10. BOCADILLOS (bo-ka-DEE-yoz)
one of several words meaning 'sandwich'.
11. BOLLIO (bo-LEE-yo)
A roll similar to French bread, though its golden brown crust is a bit softer. If one finds out what hours the local 'panaderia' (bakery) make their bolillos they may be bought warm. For my part a fresh baked bolillo has no equal in the bread world.
12. BURRITOS (boo-REET-toz)
Burritos and their big brothers 'burros' are found mostly in Northern Mexico. As with tacos, burritos may have as a filling almost anything, including yesterdays leftovers. A large, thin, flour tortillas is wrapped around meat and /or beans to prepare the common type of burritos.
13. CAFE CON LECHE (ka-FAY cone LAY-chay)
In big cities like Mexico City and Guadalajara it's still possible to find this delicious combination served piping hot and frothy from an expresso-type machine. Mainly though, a half cup of strong corree is mixed with a like amout of hot milk. It's great either way.
cont.
Patriotism is believing that your country’s opinions and positions are worth dying for.
Religion is believing that your God supercedes all other Gods and can, easily, kick any other God’s ass.
It is under these absurd theories we are trying to achieve civilization.
QUOTE OF THE DAY:
"The people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders...Tell them they are being attacked and denounce the pacifists for lack of patriotism." -- Herman Goering
AND
If God's on our side why are they on their knees praying?
MEXICO (as I see it)
STREET FOODS OF MEXICO
or
What's that they're eating?
We left off here:
32. Zorro: In the region around Tabasco this word is used to describe another variety of sugar cane liquor. I've never been to Tabasco but if I ever get there I've got 'Zorro' on my list.
1. ACOCILES (ah-ko-SEE-layz)
A type of fresh water shrimp which is served in tacos popular in the southern coastal regions.
2. ADOBO (ah-DOE-bo)
A spicy chili-vinegar paste thinned with water and used to marinate pork which is then barbecued or broiled.Adobo gives the meat a deep reddish brown color. Common to the central states of Mexico.
3. AGUACATE (ah-gwa-KA-tay)
This is the avocado. Extremely popular as garnish for every thing from tacos to egg dishes . And,of course, from this fruit comes the exquisite dip, guacamole.
4. AJO (AH-hoe)
Mentioned only because of its indispensability to Mexican cuisine, ajo is garlic. Along with onions, limones ,chilies and cilantro they are the heart of most Mexican dishes. Also, ajo is thought to have strong curative powers.
5. ALGODON (owl-go-DOAN)
Cotton candy, beautifully displayed, white, pink and blue, on long poles carried about by vendors. Irresistible to the children and pretty hard for us geezers to pass up as well.
6. ALMEJAS (owl-MAY-haz)
Clams; commonly served in sea food cocktails or campechanas . Sold practically everywhere in the country but, obviously, most popular along the coasts.
7. ARRAYANES (ah-rah-YAH-nayz)
A small, yellow, berry-like fruit from which a candy is made. Also eaten raw with lime juice and chili powder sprinkled over them. In their natural state arrayanes are are very sour.
8. ATES (ah-TAYZ)
There are two forms of ate, one is a sort of jellied fruit which is cut from a large chunk and sold by weight. The second is a heavy paste of guayaba (guava) or membrillo (quince), used in cooking and also sold by weight.
9. BIRRIA (BEE-ree-ah)
Sold in fondas and tianquis in the mornings. A rich stew with mutton or goat meat in a wonderful red soup. Very Mexican.
10. BOCADILLOS (bo-ka-DEE-yoz)
one of several words meaning 'sandwich'.
11. BOLLIO (bo-LEE-yo)
A roll similar to French bread, though its golden brown crust is a bit softer. If one finds out what hours the local 'panaderia' (bakery) make their bolillos they may be bought warm. For my part a fresh baked bolillo has no equal in the bread world.
12. BURRITOS (boo-REET-toz)
Burritos and their big brothers 'burros' are found mostly in Northern Mexico. As with tacos, burritos may have as a filling almost anything, including yesterdays leftovers. A large, thin, flour tortillas is wrapped around meat and /or beans to prepare the common type of burritos.
13. CAFE CON LECHE (ka-FAY cone LAY-chay)
In big cities like Mexico City and Guadalajara it's still possible to find this delicious combination served piping hot and frothy from an expresso-type machine. Mainly though, a half cup of strong corree is mixed with a like amout of hot milk. It's great either way.
cont.
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