Essay on Cuisines and Cultures from Columbia and Ecuador

and obviously "la torta ahogada"... And at the end but not less important, drink a delicious glass of "tequila".

Americans and Hispanics have different family traditions that dictate how each holiday is celebrated. On Christmas, which begins December 25th, Americans have a tradition to decorate a pine tree and stocking resting over a fireplace. A large meal is prepared and cookies are left by the fireplace with a glass of milk for santa claus. Families get together and open presents. In hispanic culture christmas is celebrated on December 24th (nochebuena) and is highly religiously with the three kings replacing santa clause. A meal and the decorations are still common among the two groups, however the celebration of cooking a meal with the family ensues one day prior to American Culture. Another difference is that children are raised to leave a box of hay for the camels to feed on while the three kings stop at each home. New Year's in American Culture is celebrates with a sip of an alcoholic beverage such as champagne or sparkling non-alcoholic drinks. Hispanics celebrate the night with an alcoholic drink named coquito. Coquito is made on Christmas and New years. Everyone in the family takes a sip of coquito when the ball dropped on New year's

A commonly consumed food in México is refried beans or frijoles refritos. This is a traditional staple for Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisine. Also, tortillas are very common. Tortilla can be directly translated as “little cake”. It is used in several different types of dishes in Spanish speaking countries as well as the United States. In México, “tortilla” refers to a flatbread made from corn or wheat. Another commonly eaten food would be a burrito or taco de harina which is a flour tortilla wrapped or folded around a filling. The flour tortilla is usually lightly grilled or steamed so that it can be softened and made more pliable. The fillings used in México are only refried beans, rice, meat, or a combination of all. Also the tortillas are a much smaller size. Commonly used beverages in México are Licuado de

When someone becomes tied or emerged in another culture one of the first things one discovers is their different food. When I became part of my husband’s family, I begin to explore a world full of deliciously rich and sometimes spicy authentic Mexican food. I could never forget the day I had my first taste of Pozole Rojo (red) at my sister in law’s house. The first bite blew my senses away, and it immediately became one of my favorite dishes out of everything I have ever tasted before. With it’s rich, bold and slightly spicy favors it has, the family always begging for more. Pozole is a delicious introduction to a different culture, a passport to favor that connects me with my family and friends. A taste of Mexico can be found in a bowl of homemade pozole rojo.

* Moles: Pronounced Mo-lay, the name of this dish comes from the Aztec word for "mixture." Mole Poblano de Guajolote, is a mixture of dried chiles, nuts, seeds, vegetables, spices and

However, three known dishes establish the heart of Mexican dishes. Corn, beans, and hot peppers are three known dishes that form the heart of Mexicans ( ). Their culinary norms are based widely on social class and the level of income ( ). Those who are considered middle and upper-class income bases their diets closely to that of American and Europeans. In Mexico, tequila is well known, and sodas are popular drinks. Sweet rolls, milk, and coffee are served mainly for dinner between the hours of eight and ten. Their main meal eaten between two and four in the afternoon is considered the most important meal of the

One of the best drink in La Tapatia is Horchata, it has a good flavor and lots of people drink it.

First and foremost, there are many different types of food around the world that were discovered and founded by many distinct cultures. The food I eat, some may eat differently. For instance, not many people know what redneck soup is. When they see it, they may think that what’s in it is weird.But to me it’s a red soup with vegetables and meat that we cook all the time. One of the other biggest foods I like to eat in our family is my great grandmother’s famous chilli. You can’t buy it in stores, and if you don’t wing it just right, it’s not the same. There are so many recipes that have been passed down in my family, both meals and desserts, and everyone loves the famous chocolate pie. This recipe has been passed down for a good while now, and when you taste it,it tastes nothing like store bought chocolate pies. Many people in Louisiana love to eat gumbo, and they cook it in many different ways. In my family, not everyone cooks their gumbo the same, but my personal favorite is my dad’s. He usually never measures any of the ingredients exactly, he just

When first beginning this assignment, I thought of choosing Vietnamese food because I miss having Vietnamese food for most of my meals, which was a luxury when I lived at home with my parents. Also, I have not fully prepared a Vietnamese dish or meal myself, as cooking never appealed to me. However, as I thought more about it, I would just be returning to the comforts of what I had already known instead of challenging myself and expanding my experiences. Eventually, I decided to pursue learning more about the Hispanic food culture because I greatly enjoy Hispanic food, whether it is Americanized Hispanic foods such as burritos or enchiladas from restaurants like Taco Bell or La Paz, or traditional, authentic foods I have had at my Hispanic friends’ houses. I love exploring the infinite variety of ethnic dishes this world has to offer, but I do not pay much attention exactly to what I am eating, what is in it, and how to prepare it myself. This assignment gave me the opportunity to go out and adventure into Guerrero’s Market on 11th and G street. I brought David with me, a friend from Honduras who has exposed me to most of the authentic hispanic foods I have eaten. I decided to make ceviche, and the two ethnic ingredients not used in mainstream American cuisine I selected were avocados and tostadas.

There are many traditional plates including the “Bandeja Paisa” This platter is the most popular Colombian dish. It's originated Andean region of the country. The plate is very large and it contains white rice, red beans cooked with pork,ground meat, fried pork belly,plantain, fried egg, chorizo, arepas, black sausage, avocado & lemon. If you have any space for food after the Bandeja Paisa you can also have one of the most popular dessert in Colombia! Its called “Arroz Con Leche” traduced to “rice with milk” (rice pudding) but it's made the Colombian way! Including cinnamon, condensed milk and sometimes raisins. Arroz Con Leche is a must have for traditional Colombian food!

Mexican cuisine is a style of food that originates in Mexico. It is known for its varied flavors, colorful decoration, and variety of spices and ingredients, many of which are native to the country. What makes a meal distinctly Mexican, of course, are the lively seasonings. Not all Mexican recipes are fiery, though; while renowned for their heat, many subtle and intriguing spice combinations are also found in Mexican fare.

Even today, people still consume the non-alcoholic version as a way of accepting Peruvian culture. The creation of chicha forwarded advancements in medicine today, such as the creation of other pain relievers. Making the patient’s surgery less painful was a goal all Inca surgeons yearned to reach and relieving medications like chicha carried them towards that

Another popular drink is known as a granizado, a slush drink made of finely shaved ice and flavored syrup. The most popular flavor is kola. This is not the cola usually associated with carbonated soda, but a fruity flavored syrup. It is usually served with evaporated and/or condensed milk on top.

The perfect basket to send your recipients to reflect the happy, relaxed “Out West” culture of Colorado (Crested Butte to be exact). A traveler’s style wooden chest containing a bottle of Montanya Oro Dark Rum, a muddler, cocktail cherries, simple syrup and cocktail bitters make this is a fun gift choice. Your recipient will love experimenting with different cocktail recipes and to top it off, most of the necessary ingredients are conveniently included in this gift basket. A variety of bitters, which are highly concentrated botanical flavors that are typically sour and/or bitter, provide endless cocktail options. Montanya Oro Rum is full-bodied and derives its flavors from being aged for one year in American White Oak barrels still moist and

The focus of this assignment is on the geography of chicken soup. For purposes of this particular assignment, the “claimed” country of origin in Cuba. The reason the term “claimed” is used is due to the fact that this particular dish may be believed to have originated in many other countries as well. As such, the recipe, and more specifically the ingredients used, will most likely differ based upon the country and region that it is originated from. With regard to the Cuban version of chicken soup, the same is comprised of thirteen (13) ingredients, to wit: olive (oil); onion (red and green); cilantro; cumin (ground); wheat (flour); chicken (stock and thigh); cassava; calabash; potato (red); plantain; lemon (juice); salt; and, pepper. Notwithstanding the fact that these ingredients are customarily used to make the Cuban version of chicken soup, these same ingredients were not all domesticated in the region that Cuba is located in.