Nixtamalization means fresh tortillas at South Philly Barbacoa (video)
When you bite into a taco, you are tasting the results of an ancient chemical process called nixtamalization. It’s a technique that hasn’t changed much since 1500 BCE, and along the way it helped the Aztecs rise to power and made tortillas softer, tastier, and much more nutritious. Today, Benjamin Miller and Christina Martinez are the only chefs in Philadelphia making their tortillas from scratch, which means they practice the ancient art of nixtamalization.
Mas…Nixtamalization means fresh tortillas at South Philly Barbacoa (video)
La Cucaracha: Step right up for lunch tours of the border wall (toon)
[Special guest artist POCHO’s Chicano Punk Rock Artesano JUNCO CANCHÉ.]
Mother and daughter finally get to hug at the border (video)
In Great Big Story: Love Beyond Borders: Mom and Daughter by haimy assefa, a mother and daughter get a rare chance to hug when the border fence is briefly opened. I’m not crying you’re crying
Nightmare on Your Street: You can say that I’m a DREAMER (video)
In DREAMER, an ordinary Latino dude comes home from work and discovers he has been replaced by a whiter version of himself. And Ms. Latino Dude? Don’t ask! [Written by and starring Eddie Mujica; directed and edited by Chris Sturgeon.]
Around Our Town: What to do, where to go this Mother’s Day Weekend
BRUNCH: Nothing makes for a mellow mom like the All You Can Drink Micheladas Mother’s Day Brunch at stylish Bar Racho at the Ritchie Valens Hilton on East Olmos Boulevard.
Executive Jefe Gustaco Naranjero once again promises his extensive buffet featuring a soft and hard taco station, the always-popular Holy Habanero salsa challenge and the spectacular Flan Fountain.
New this year is the Fusion Fiesta featuring creations like the Banh Mi Burrito, the Tamales de Lox and the Philly Cheesesteak Chimichangas. Don’t miss the free giveaway of the new mini Tapatio espray bottles for when you absolutely, positively need to spice stuff up.
Mas…Around Our Town: What to do, where to go this Mother’s Day Weekend
‘Los Super Hits’ are the oldies you didn’t know you needed (NSFW video)
Los Super Hits puts together the Mexican songs you never wanted to hear again in a box set you don’t need. And let us all say: “Is that Super Hits? Turn it up, vato!” Video by ComediaAGoGo.com. [NSFW F-bomb.] Thanks to POCHO amigo Kurly for the link.
#TBT #ThrowBackThursday Burrito #5 1995 (toon)
Here’s the full-sized version:
Should we be doing more to reduce violent dreams? (NSFW video)
Research shows our dreams are getting more and more violent. Should we be working harder to reduce this violence? [NSFW F-bomb.]
‘Far Alamo’ is the epic battle they never taught you in school (video)
Alien invaders tried to mess with the gringos at the Alamo in 1836, but they didn’t count on brave defenders Laurence Harvey, John Wayne, Richard Widmark, Charles Bronson, Yul Brynner, James Coburn, Clint Eastwood, Henry Fonda, Terence Hill, Steve McQueen, Gian Maria Volonte, Lee Van Cleef, and Eli Wallach. Far Alamo documents the epic battle they never taught you in school.
[Mashup by Fabrice Mathieu.]
Melania knows how Mr. Melania can ‘Be Best’ (toon)
[See more Payton Heogh toons at WeaklyPolitical.com]
Flor Amargo turns Oaxacan folk tune ‘La Sandunga’ into metal (videos)
Flor Amargo has amazing energy, and sings and plays piano like nobody we know. In this newish video, she burns through the traditional Oaxacan waltz La Sandunga with so much energy we’re afraid for the poor upright piano.
And check out what she does with La LLorona:
Mas…Flor Amargo turns Oaxacan folk tune ‘La Sandunga’ into metal (videos)
Tamal Tuesday: How many types of tamales have you tasted?
[Image via PICTOLINE. All rights reserved.]
