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trip report from Puebla, Mexico, July 2010
I haven't been there, but "zacate" is what Mexicans call grass so it must be quite grassy in green in those cities.
Guatemalan road trip - Need suggestions for the Mexico segment
My grandfather was nicknamed "popo" and he absolutely loved this drink and used to nibble on axquiote picked from the tree in our garden while my grandmother was preparing the popo a mano. If I was lucky, I got to lick foam off the molinillo! We would often go net fishing in the streams near our cottage in Hidalgotitlan (just a stones throw away from your beloved Acayucan) and enjoy the delicate freshwater shrimp prepared a la malinchera...these shrimp are no bigger than a sweet pea and prepared in a style unique to this town and so mouthwateringly delicious. As well, we would often have our criada make tamales de pejelagarto from the fish we caught. A truly magnificent taste experience. We preferred our choschogo to be cooked mantecado rather than capeado. You should try it this way!
Turkey in Mole [split from Chicago]
I believe mole encacahuatado Tlatlauquitepec de pajaro caripocapote is probably even more scrumptious. I've only been able to find this in a bodega in Ixcaquixtla.
Turkey in Mole [split from Chicago]
Mole encacahuatado Tlatlauquitepec de pajaro caripocapote is probably even more scrumptious. I've only been able to find this in a bodega in Ixcaquixtla.
Veracruz?
I know...the huachinango is overfished and, although elusive, one should definitely keep looking for it. I've heard one can find it in the esquina with the iron lamp just southeast of zocolo. I wouldn't bother going to that cafe anymore. Due to the popularity of the place now, the waiters have become quite annoyed by the perpetual clinking and give quite a stern glare when this occurs.
Veracruz?
Unfortunately, there is no mention of food the Detectives Salvajes, but there is mention of prehispanic cuisine in La Historia Chichimeca by Fernando de Alva Ixtlilxochitl which chronicles pre-Columbian life in Mexico. Some of the dishes mentioned resemble open-air roasted cabrito and mole de Xico although the almendras used in the modern day recipe arrived with the Spanish conquistadores.
Guatemalan road trip - Need suggestions for the Mexico segment
My grandfather was nicknamed "popo" and he absolutely loved this drink and used to nibble on axquiote picked from the tree in our garden while my grandmother was preparing the popo a mano. If I was lucky, I got to lick foam off the molinillo! We would often go net fishing in the streams near our cottage in Hidalgotitlan (just a stones throw away from your beloved Acayucan) and enjoy the delicate freshwater shrimp prepared a la malinchera...these shrimp are no bigger than a sweet pea and prepared in a style unique to this town and so mouthwateringly delicious. As well, we would often have our criada make tamales de pejelagarto from the fish we caught. A truly magnificent taste experience. We preferred our choschogo to be cooked mantecado rather than capeado. You should try it this way.
Valpolicella and a winemaker from Berwyn
Also, do you think that the superiore version would match well with mexican food? Specifically, I was thinking of pairing this wine with a selection of botanas featuring bite-size artisanal tamales at a select gathering celebrating "Dia de los Muertos" this year at a well-known gentleman's club here in central London.
Valpolicella and a winemaker from Berwyn
Thanks for such an informative post! I had no idea Dr. Anthony Raimondi was from Berwyn or the higher alcoholic content of the Valpolicella superiore version.
Weird experience at pret a manger
Sure, tipping is voluntary, but it's customary (so its considered rude not to do so) in that part of the world (http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/alabaster/A640018). The main issue is whether one should conform to a region's customs.
What if Americans refused to pay the cover charges or included service in Europe? That would be considered rude. It boils down to what is regionally expected.
I doubt that the server "made" someone pay double the tip. More likely the server voiced their displeasure (which may or may not be culturally acceptable) and the person, not wanting to be rude, left additional tip. Again, I point out that if the bill were paid together and not separately the outcome would have been different (total + % tip would have been collected and given to waiter).
Stockholm pre-Christmas
its called lättöl (light beer) and sometimes the people who are designated drivers will drink one of those.
Weird experience at pret a manger
They were probably having a bad day, but it isn't the server's fault that your group didn't leave an adequate tip. Also, it sounds like the server had to make separate bills and change/charges which can take up more time. If the group hadn't of asked for separate bills, then the inadequate tip would have come to light before everyone had left (each person would have been instructed to pay their share which would have included a tip). It sounds like the visitor from another country owes some one some money.
Stockholm pre-Christmas
Pretty much every hotel has a smorgasbord for breakfast. This hotel has a decent one included and is a 10min walk from central stockholm (http://www.rexhotel.se/).
This website has listing of bars and restaurants (http://www.alltomstockholm.se/restaurangbar/). Where it says "Sök restaurang och bar" under "Alla typer av kök" choose "Svenskt": this process will list all the swedish restaurants and their locations in the city. Click on "karta" to see the menus. The most crowded places to eat and drink are probably in Gamla Stan. There are also a lot of restaurants surrounding Kungsträdgården and bars near Stureplan. The Grand Hotel has a nice bar.
If you want to buy liquor/wine they have state run stores (Systembolaget) which close at 6 and are open for a short time on Sat. You have to take a number, decide what you want from the store's selection (menu), and then when your number is called, place your order.
This nice lady is swedish, lives in stockholm, and has a food blog in english (http://annesfood.blogspot.com/).
Have fun!
What is the best dip you ever had and the recipe?
Good suggestion! This is the first time I've seen cumin added to this recipe and I'm from Tx.
How do you define trashy?
In my view "Trashy" food refers to a dish whose essence relies on processed foods: frito pie, green bean casserole, etc.
King Taco: what's in that sauce?!!?! [moved from Los Angeles board]
dude...gringos don't know what manteca is. just say lard.
Recipes You've Never Heard of Outside Your Family
i just found this thread...i love it! I remember "Fried Mush" from an old (1930's) series of children's movies called "The Little Rascals"...I believe it was made with cornmeal though.
Recipes You've Never Heard of Outside Your Family
They eat macaroni with butter and ketchup to accompany meatballs or sausages in Sweden!
chicharron prensado- how do I make it?
Abuelita gringita...you should stop while you're ahead! You have to use some common sense when using GOOGLE translate. "PRENSADO" refers to "PRENSA" ="PRESS" in English so that correct translation is "PRESSED" chicharron NOT "LUSTERED". Also, this chicharron is masculine and is are described as "Chicharron PrensadO". The press separates some of the fat off the chicharron :)
http://www.hechos.tv/dinero-y-empleo/conozca-como-se-elabora-el-chicharron-prensado-y-la-manteca/v/3595
