l. Introduction: 1.Did you know that today happens to be national tequila day? Just kidding, Tequila day isn't actually until July 24th. 2. I brought with me a miniature version of a bottle of tequila. b. Plants have given us Tequila!! 3. I grew up around multiple forms of alcohol. Since I can remember my father has been an avid collector of very strong liquors, in particular, Tequila. a. tequila is embedded in my brain. b. My hispanic roots have also played a major role in my learning journey. 1.My roots have allowed me to experience hands on the development of tequila. 4. Tequila has been a part of my life, my culture for as long as I can remember. It has become a symbol of hard work and dedication, for me and for many households. 5. Tequila is actually …show more content…
Another popular drink is called “flag.” a. Flag is served in three shot glasses. The first is filled with lime juice (this represents the green), the second holds the tequila (this represents the white), and the third normally holds sangrita (this represents the red). 3. Different cultures hold different customs. a. Germany drinks tequila (oro) with cinnamon and oranges, and tequila (blanco) with lime and salt. 4. The salt is thought to lessen the burn whilst the lemon is supposed to enhance the natural flavors of the tequila. Overall, to me tequila epitomizes hard work. Not everybody associates the drink with hard work, in fact most people can care less, however tequila welcomed me with open arms therefore I identify tequila as a part of my culture. lll. Main Point #2: 1. Throughout my entire life, my father has collected an array of liquors, in particular tequila. a. Tequila stood out to me too and with every purchase, the action became much more than a purchase; it became a valuable learning experience. 2. With every bottle I learned the difference between tequilas. I learned how to distinguish different types and i learned what made a bottle more special than the
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Many people used to think that their heritage means nothing to them, but for me it means a lot. Growing up my family would always talk in Spanish or they would talk about how they love being Mexican, but I never fully understood why being Mexican was so important to my family. One day I decided to sit down with my parents, and ask them why is our Mexican heritage so important? They would tell me all sorts of stories such as: how they were apart of a dance group called Ballet Folklorico De Topeka, my mom would always tell me how she likes listening/singing to music. Me personally Mexican music is so much better than songs in English. Why I say that is because Mexican music is so much more poetic.
Although their tastes differ when it comes to types of chiles, the grandmother and the speaker share a love for the traditional Mexican-American garnish. They also respect each other, simply based on their actions. Here we have two individuals, from different generations, that bond over the age-old tradition of food and love.
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II. Summary of points: I hope that I have opened your eyes to the celebration of Dia de los Muertos by informing you about the history and why it is sometimes referred to as “a tradition that refuses to die”, how it is celebrated around the world, and the symbolism involved in the celebration.
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1. This informative speech on “The Cause of Homelessness “is very Inform able and worth listening to, because in today’s economy it could be you or me. Some seem to think homelessness is choice. I find this speech relevant to the world I live in today, due to the high unemployment rate, declining job market, and the economic hardships that families are enduring. This topic is not a broad one, but yet can be spoke of in depth due to the fact I see many homeless people but never thought it would be me until I seen a family friend who has lost everything, this is what made me more aware that it is not just a choice and any day it could be me. So when you see
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5. “Its most rabid devotees proudly call themselves Peppers, belong to a club called the 10-2-4—so named for one of the early advertising campaigns, which encouraged people to drink three Dr Peppers a day, at ten, two, and four o’clock—and make pilgrimages to Waco, Texas, where a pharmacist at Morrison’s Old Corner Drug Store invented the drink in 1885” (48).
Being born into a small town in Texas where a heavy influence on Mexican culture applies to almost everyone. It makes me realized that food really plays a major part in identifying myself as a Mexican. Because the food, makes our culture unique. In addition, learning to make my very first ever batch of tamales made me realized that it was a memorable experience.
I'm originally from Albuquerque, New Mexico, where there is an abundance of Hispanic culture. Hispanics are often defined as people from Spain or any country that is Spanish speaking in Latin America. In this essay, I will share with you some affects that Hispanic culture had on me and how it opened my eyes to better understand diversity. Among the United States, New Mexico has the highest percentage of Hispanics according to The U.S. Census Bureau, Hispanics are estimated to be 48% of the total population of people living in New Mexico, which is the highest of any other state. Hispanicization is the process by which a place or a person absorbs characteristics of Hispanic society and culture.
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Create a 5-6 minute presentation using PowerPoint visuals. Make sure your PowerPoint follows the guidelines discussed in class. The purpose of the presentation should be to inform the audience. Your presentation should reflect a topic, theme, or issue relevant to your major. For ideas of topics, you may consider looking at issues of Crains’ Chicago, The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg BusinessWeek, The New York Times, The Chicago Tribune, cnn.com, The Huffington Post, NPR.org, Slate, Wired, or industry-specific papers/journals in your area of study.
Cooking with tequila is not traditional, but is becoming a more influential method of cooking. Pulque was the early ancestor of the mezcal drink the came from the maguey plant and its roots reach into prehistoric times. Tequila was first produced in the 16th century, created in the city of Tequila, officially established in 1666.