Food Culture in Mexico (Food Culture around the World)
Since ancient times, the most important foods in the Mexican diet have been corn, beans, squash, tomatillos, and chile peppers. The role of these ingredients in Mexican food culture through the centuries is the basis of this volume. In addition, students and general readers will discover the panorama of food traditions in the context of European contact in the sixteenth century when the Spaniards introduced new foodstuffs, adding variety to the diet and the profound changes that have occurred in Mexican food culture since the 1950s.
Flat Stanley’s Worldwide Adventures - The Amazing Mexican Secret
Special delivery: Danger! When Stanley's mother needs the secret ingredient for a special recipe, Stanley mails himself to Mexico to track down its mysterious maker. But when a band of spies threatens to steal the secret, Stanley's simple trip becomes a race against an opponent that even a flat boy like himself can't slip past!!
A spooky howl pierces the dark night. Is it the wind? Or is it the ghost called La Llorona? Each retelling is designed to appeal to those children who may have high interest but lower reading levels.
Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Mexican States (SB)
Arranged by 28 consistent subheadings so students can quickly compare facts, Encyclopedia of Mexican States provides up-to-date information on each of Mexico's 31 states. Topics covered include climate, plants and animals, population and ethnic groups, religions, transportation, history, state and local governments, political parties, judicial system, economy, education, arts, media, tourism, sports, famous people and much more.
The introductory information presented the basics of Mexican cooking, including descriptions of a few types of chili peppers and a list of American substitutes for Mexican cheeses. Unfortunately, the selection of chili peppers mentioned in the list was not as practical as it could have been. Several of the types mentioned did not seem to appear in a single recipe anywhere in the book.
