"Pardon me if I grow moist-eyed and slightly mystical, but there is something about Mexican cooking that is akin to the essence of life." (Lawrence W. Cheek)
Hello, my lovely friends!
With Cinco de Mayo right around the corner on Monday, I'm feeling inspired to dive into and share a little about my Mexican heritage!
1. Yep, I'm proudly Mexican through and through! Both sides of my family have roots deep in Mexico, with great-grandparents on my mom's side and a great-grandpa on my dad's side born right there.
2. My Spanish journey? It's less a fluent highway and more a charming, slightly bumpy side road. Like countless others in our community, Spanish wasn't the soundtrack of my childhood home – the focus was firmly on mastering English. Over time, I've absorbed bits and bobs, enough to understand more than a little, but my speaking? Let's just say it's still shy!
3. Bring on the chili goodness! I'm all about that pepper flavor, but let's keep my tongue for tasting, not just surviving.
4. Okay, confession time: I'm absolutely obsessed with Tajin on fruit! If you haven't met this glorious stuff, it's a vibrant spice blend straight out of Mexico. Picture the perfect mix of zesty lime, mild chili peppers, and savory salt. You can usually find it in the international or spice aisle at the supermarket. While I pretty much sprinkle it on anything fruity, it reaches legendary status on watermelon and juicy melons. It adds this amazing bright, slightly spicy, tangy pop that is just * chef's kiss * perfection!
5. Okay, okay, call me cliché, but my ears tell a very specific, very circular story! As a Latina, hoops aren't just an accessory; they're practically my uniform. I've got three holes per ear, each with a role to play. Leading the charge are the big, bold hoops in the first hole. Next up, their slightly more modest hoop cousins in the second. And holding down the fort? A trusty stud in the third. The only rule? It must be gold or silver. No colorful distractions allowed – just pure metallic power!
6. Get ready for my media faves! On the film front, I'm all about the classics like Mi Vida Loca, Zoot Suit, Tortilla Soup, and Like Water for Chocolate. And my music tastes? ¡Pura música en español! Seriously, Spanish music is my jam. Even if my translation skills are, uh, lacking, the energy and feeling are everything. It instantly zaps me back to being a kid, waking up on weekends to the sound of my dad's favorite Mexican tunes.
A huge thank you for your lovely visit! Sending you all the cozy and delightful vibes for your morning/afternoon/evening. Until our stars align again!
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A journey of adventure. Thanks for sharing part of it with us. 🤗💖
ReplyDeleteIt's Kathy. I love that you are embracing your Mexican heritage. My family is mostly from Norway (one exception - an Irish grandfather). Growing up my parents belonged to the Sons of Norway and all things Norwegian was encouraged until it became too much! My dad learned Norwegian in college, my mom learned it before she learned English - so when they wanted to talk without us kids understanding, they spoke Norwegian. I am learning it now! I still can't speak it well but can read most things. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteHUGS and thank you for sharing your roots! My roots are Eastern European, and learned a lot from my paternal grandmother about that side of the family. And on Mom's side, 100% Irish. Interesting mix!
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British and Belgium here but nope my Flemish really disappeared but who knows maybe now that I am in touch with my cousin I might pick it up again. That spice sounds interesting, I may look for it too. Thanks for sharing your culture. Huge hugs.
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