Posted on 04/30/2024 5:58:42 PM PDT by CottonBall
ALL ABOARD THE TRUMP FAMILY TRAIN, EST. 2017 BY DOLLYCALI!
Survived everything thrown at it over the years, just like President Trump....including trolls, moles and saboteurs.
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Am I The Only One – Aaron Lewis
There is not ONE AUTHENTIC MEXICAN DISHES.
There are a multitude of authentic dishes
Why?
Because there are various regions in Mexico and each has their specific use of herbs and methods of preparation.
This is true in China - there are different areas in China that have specialties Hunan Szechuan etc. Also in India, Japan etc
Even here in the United States no one can claim to have authentic barbecue. There’s barbecue from Texas, barbecue from Arizona, barbecue from the Carolinas
There is barbecue from many other places all a little different and they’re different normally because of the region they’re in
Culinary Corner
Quesadilla Bar
On grill/blackstone/griddle
Spinach/Herb Wrap
Basil/tomato Wrap
Classic corn &/or wheat tortilla
-shredded Mozzarella
-Chihuahua cheese
-Mexi-blend cheese
-Cheddar blend
Add ons
Shredded chicken
Shredded beef
Shrimp
Black beans
Julienne green pepper
Fine chop onion
Avocado sliced
Culinary Corner
MEXICAN RICE
Here’s one idea. How do you make yours?
https://www.isabeleats.com/moms-authentic-mexican-rice/
THIS IS SO GOOD! But start with good corn!!
Prepare the Street Corn
Street corn is also known as “elote.” You need five base ingredients to make it:
* Corn (on or off the cob)
* Mayonnaise
* Cotija cheese
* Lime
* Chili powder or hot sauce
Add flavor and texture with these extras:
* Sour cream
* Vegetable or canola oil
* Cilantro
* Garlic
Street corn is traditionally made on a grill, but you can also cook street corn in a cast-iron skillet on the stove or in the oven. The level of char depends on your preference.
Combine, Eat, Rejoice!
Here’s the fun part. You have two options for eating guacamole with street corn:
* Slather your guacamole mixture across the cob lengthwise and chow down.
* Carefully slice the grilled corn kernels off the cob into your guacamole mixture. Stir to combine and sprinkle extra cotija cheese on top. Garnish with fresh cilantro for extra presentation points. Enjoy the classic way with tortilla chips!
Culinary Corner
Guacamole & street corn
Step 1: Make the Guacamole
There’s really no wrong way to guacamole, but classic guacamole ingredients include:
* Avocados
* Salt
* Lime juice
From there, you can expand your flavor and texture palette with ingredients such as:
* Tomato
* Onion
* Garlic
* Cilantro
* Jalapeño
No pressure, but the ripeness of your avocado can make or break your guacamole. When choosing the perfect avocado, look for a dark color. Give it a light squeeze—ripe avocados will give a little without feeling mushy.
Carefully cut into your avocado longways, all the way around the pit. Twist the halves in opposite directions until loosened. Then, lightly tap your knife into the pit and twist sideways to remove it. Scoop out the flesh, place it into a bowl, then mix in your desired ingredients. Taste test and adjust as necessary.
Culinary Corner
The meal or Mexican food bar
Start with
Quacamole
(My quickie recipe)
-Mashed avocado (2-4)
-Salsa of choice —several tablespoons
-Lime juice
Mix well/ chill
What are some delicious foods that come to mind?
* Chilaquiles. ...
* Tamales. ...
* Carnitas. ...
* Barbacoa. ...
* Fish Tacos. ...
* Horchata. ...
* Mexican Street Corn.
I’m just going to listen to President Trump’s first speech of the day.....here’s a link if anyone is interested.
President Trump starts at about 1:30 mark.
https://www.rsbnetwork.com/video/live-president-trump-gives-remarks-in-waukesha-wisconsin-5-1-24/
Culinary Corner
Margaritas
4/3/2 - Classic Ratio
Land sakes! The president looks ten years younger! Sitting in a courtroom all week hasn’t hurt him a bit!
Culinary Corner
Margaritas
4/3/2 - Classic Ratio
Ingredients
* 1 1/2 ounces blanco tequila (also called plato or silver tequila)
* 1 ounce orange liqueur, such as triple sec, Cointreau, or Grand Marnier
* 1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
* Plenty of kosher or flake salt for glass, optional (do not use iodized salt)
* Ice cubes, optional
* Lime wedges for garnish, optional
https://www.tasteofhome.com/collection/margarita-recipes/
https://www.mccormick.com/recipes/beverages-cocktails/key-lime-margarita?gclsrc=3p.ds
Culinary Corner
Salad
(And Natasha’s dalad( cotton will post pix)
Chopped /crisped Romane
IN BOWLS
-Grilled /charred sweet corn
-Avocado slices
-Colored peppers
-Red onions
-tomatoes
-Black olives sliced
-Black beans(drained)
(Veggies coarse chop)
Dressing idea - 2:1 Italian dressing : salsa
Or
Lime dressing:
Lime Dressing Ingredients:
* 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
* 1-3 mince garlic
* Honey
* Juice of 2 medium limes, about 1/3 cup
* 1/4 - 1/2 tsp tabasco sauce, or to taste
* 1/2 tsp sea salt
* Topped each serving with 2 Tablespoons of grated cojito cheese.
* 1/8 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
* Comment: Added a little honey to the dressing. Then finely julienned some fresh ginger, shallow fried the ginger until it was crisp and light brown. Tossed the salad. Drizzled the dressing over the top and then sprinkled the ginger over the top of the salad. Everything worked well together!
https://www.fivehearthome.com/cilantro-lime-vinaigrette-zesty-mexican-salad-dressing-recipe/
https://natashaskitchen.com/mexican-salad-with-lime-dressing/
(This one No cilantro & different idea for prepared salad/ not salad bar)
OR IF HAVING SALAD AS MAIN DISH
Add bowls of
-taco meat beef
-Shredded chicken
-Taco seasoned grilled shrimp
-Mexi shredded cheese of choice
-corn chips
Culinary Corner
Mexi Desserts
Desserts
(I’m a flan fan— easy to make)
https://insanelygoodrecipes.com/mexican-desserts/
https://www.tasteofhome.com/collection/mexican-dessert-recipes/
https://www.allrecipes.com/gallery/best-mexican-dessert-recipes/
Mexi movies
MOVIES
“The Treasure of the Sierra Madre” (1948)
“Touch of Evil” (1958)
“The Magnificent Seven” (1960)
“A Fistful of Dollars” (1964)
“The night of Iguana” (1964)
“The Professionals” (1966)
“The Wild Bunch” (1969)
“Up in Smoke” (1978)
“El Norte” (1983)
“Three Amigos” (1986)
“El Mariachi” (1992)
“Desperado” (1995)
“From Dusk till Dawn” (1996)
“Traffic” (2000)
“Amores Perros” (2000)
“Y Tu Mamá También” (2001)
“The Mexican” (2001)
“Frida” (2002)
“And Starring Pancho Villa as Himself” (2003)
“Nacho Libre” (2006)
“Borderland” (2007)
“Which Way Home” (2009)
“A night in Old Mexico” (2013)
“The Book of Life” (2014)
“Güeros” (2014)
“Sicario” (2015)
“The Similars” (2015)
“Coco” (2017)
“Roma” (2018)
“The Mule” (2018)
“The Wall of Mexico” (2019)
Mexi Trivia
Trivia and
Links of interest
1. What state of Mexico is the ancient Mayan city of Uxmal located in?
Answer: Yucatán
Uxmal is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is approximately 40 miles away from Yucatán’s state capital, Mérida.
The Pyramid of the Magician is the tallest building of Uxmal, at approximately 130 feet high. It is constructed of limestone, and is the main tourist attraction of Uxmal.
2. About 90% of the state of Oaxaca is covered by which type of terrain?
Answer: Mountains
There are five different systems of mountain ranges in the state of Oaxaca, with the major ranges being the Sierra Madre del Sur, the Sierra Atravesada (Sierra de Niltepec), and the Sierra Madre de Oaxaca. There are five peaks over 3,000 meters in the state, with the tallest being Cerro Quiexoba at 3,750 meters. The mountainous terrain means that the rivers in Oaxaca are not navigable, though some of them, like the Coatzacoalcos River, are navigable in other regions downriver.
* Your options:
* [ Mountains ]
* [ Plains ]
* [ Desert ]
* [ Marsh ]
3. What bird is on Mexico’s flag?
Answer: Eagle
On the Mexican flag there is an eagle holding a snake in its talons, and sitting on top of a cactus.
And more
https://www.funtrivia.com/en/Geography/Mexico-17590.html
Famous people from Mexico
Frida Kahlo 1907–1954
Benito Pablo Juárez García 1806–1872
Salma Hayek
Francisco Villa
https://www.superprof.com/blog/top-10-mexican-celebrities/
Music of Mexico
Herb Albert and the Tijuana Brass
Lonely Bull
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16B5Xm8_IKw
And
Mexican mariachi music: Cielito Lindo
A well-known Mexican music: La Bamba!
Mexican mariachi music: Cielito Lindo
Cliché Mexican music: México Lindo y Querido
Sad Mexican music: Solamente una vez
Current Mexican music: Arriba!
Mexican rap music: ¿Comprendes, Mendes?
The typical Mexican music of lovers: Bésame mucho
La musique mexicaine connue trompette : El Jarabe Tapatio !
Modern instrumental Mexican music: Ni Una Sola Palabra!
Popular Mexican music: Adiós Amor!
https://linkaband.com/blog-musique/en/culture/mexican-music
Culinary corner +++
Cinco de Mayo Foods and Facts
Did you know
The Aztec civilization rose in 14th century
The Olympic Games were held in 1968
The spicy sauce Tabasco is named after a Mexican City
Poncho Villa was Mexican leader assassinated in 1923
Chihuahua is a dog and cheese named after a Mexican state
Mexico has 29 states
Cotton is the leading(legal) export of Mexico
Dia de los Muertos is the name of the Mexican holiday with sugar skulls, marigold flowers, and altars for the deceased?
2821 is the year d
Mexico gained independence from Spain
Tequila is the iconic Mexican spirit made from agave plant, primarily produced in Jalisco
Cesar Chavez is the famous Mexican-American labor leader and civil rights activist who coined “Si, se puede”
What are these names famous for:
Rita Moreno
Ritchie Valens
George Lopez
Selena
Salma Hayek
Guillermo del Toro.
Thalia
Lucero
Danny Trejo
Carlos Santana
https://strommeninc.com/who-are-the-20-most-famous-people-from-mexico/
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