I have a bag of dried epazote for beans. Two problems. First, it's a mix of coarser, stalky material and leaf matter of varying fineness. Should I run it through a food processor to make it uniform (like, say, dried oregano) before measuring? Second, how much (processed or not) should I use to a pound of beans? I've seen everything from 1 tsp to 2 tbsp. One tsp of coarse would be nothing like 2 tbsp of fine, for example.
posted by obiwanwasabi
on May 15, 2013 -
6 answers
We're staying in Chula Vista for a month. Please suggest a good Mexican style take-out for lunch?
posted by jorlando
on Feb 5, 2013 -
8 answers
I just heard a recognizable piece of music at a Christmas event, but can't name it.
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posted by dhartung
on Dec 25, 2012 -
3 answers
Summer is coming and I'll have a lot of time on my hands. What are some of the tastiest spicy foods you've ever had? I'm thinking Indian, but Cajun, Mexican and so forth are all possibilities. I'm after interesting, involved recipes that can be spicy, but are above all TASTY. What should I make?
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posted by ninazer0
on Oct 25, 2012 -
25 answers
Mefites of Holland! Send me to your favorite ethnic grocery stores and trattorias in
de Randstad. Bonus points for North Holland (esp. Haarlem-A'dam-Alkmaar), and you win 1,000 internets if you know of a real Mexican, Thai or Indian grocer anywhere within 250k of Amsterdam.
posted by digitalprimate
on Aug 15, 2012 -
14 answers
The comedian
Louis C.K. is Mexican, having grown up in Mexico with Spanish as his first language. His family is still in Mexico too. Can anyone help me find audio/video of Louis actually speaking Spanish?
posted by vacapinta
on Jul 17, 2012 -
15 answers
Opinions on gentrification from a gentrified neighborhood's non-gentry residents?
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posted by defmute
on Apr 29, 2012 -
15 answers
For various reasons, I've become interested in Mexican history. Can you recommend good books that cover the pre-Colonial and Colonial eras (or any other interesting period)? I want something that's reasonably entertaining, if it exists. Interesting histories of Brazil would be cool too. Thanks!
posted by chaiminda
on Apr 11, 2012 -
13 answers
My husband will be in Redwood City (
attending this event) for work over the next fortnight and wants to take his team to a good Mexican restaurant there. Any recommendations? Walking distance would be good but not crucial.
posted by tracicle
on Jan 28, 2012 -
8 answers
I've drawn a colleague with an interest in Mexican wrestling for an office secret santa. I've got this person a book on the subject, and now I'd like to write an appropriate inscription - in Mexican Spanish. How would I say something akin to "To [name], merry Christmas, with love from the secret santa?"
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posted by Ted Maul
on Dec 10, 2011 -
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Say hypothetically, that you had half of a pigs worth of unrendered and raw pork fat trimmings in your freezer, apparently about 20 lbs, that your butcher handed you when they returned the rest of your, now disassembled, half pig. What would you do with it?
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posted by Blasdelb
on Nov 16, 2011 -
19 answers
What genre(s)of Mexican music is/are exemplified in the first three minutes of this
song? What albums and musicians are hallmarks of this genre?
posted by Philipschall
on Jun 8, 2011 -
5 answers
My friend needs some advice on how to handle family that is not supportive of the positive changes she is making in her life.
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posted by mungaman
on May 1, 2011 -
6 answers
Are there any Mexican restaurants in Milwaukee, WI that take reservations or can otherwise handle a group of 10-20 on a Saturday night? A search of previous questions turned up Cempazuchi but I'm looking for more ideas.
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posted by PSB
on Jan 3, 2011 -
4 answers
I'm a New Yorker in Los Angeles for the next 24 hours, for the first time ever. I'm looking for some very specific things.
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posted by (The Rt Hon.) MP
on Nov 21, 2010 -
13 answers
Mexican Architecture Contracts
As American Architect looking to do work in Mexico, I would like to be more familiar with standard contracts used.
(Maybe the equilalent to AIA?)
Can anyone share experience w/ either 1. A translated standard contract 2. A split/associated contract between a US Architect and a Mexican Architect?
I realize that there is no one-fits-all form, but anything related will be helpful.
Obviously personal information should be deleted.
And anyone w/ personal experience who might have a story to share is welcome to add in.
posted by ebesan
on Jul 13, 2010 -
0 answers
Is there a recipe for good, easy Mexican rice? Good here equals strong tomato flavor, peas and carrots (I'm not interested in strict authenticity). Bonus points if I can just dump the ingredients in my rice cooker and be done with it.
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posted by kingjoeshmoe
on Apr 12, 2010 -
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Over the past year or so, tons of shops have opened up around Chicago that all are decorated in orange and green, have no signs, are run and patronized exclusively by Mexican-Americans and seem to be either juice cafes or vitamin shops. What are they exactly?
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posted by danb1
on Mar 16, 2010 -
10 answers
What is a traditional Mexican Cheese to go with Black Beans in Burritos and where can I get it in London UK? Also where can you get Tomatillo's in London?
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posted by mary8nne
on Jan 20, 2010 -
19 answers
In the early 70's there aired a kid's after school program. Simple to identify, right? Course not, this is where you come in.
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posted by Allee Katze
on Aug 17, 2009 -
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Help me identify
this terrific hot sauce my local sushi bar offers. What makes it unusual is that it is not creamy, much darker than sriracha, has a thick marmalade consistency, and has this deep sweet, slightly smoky flavor, while still being hot. And in it are darker tiny bits of somewhat grainy/crunchy red specs.
Also, I definitely see some sort of oil as part of the mixture (you can see the oil in the crevice under the top in the linked pic above).
I frequent sushi places and have not found another place that carries this.
One thing that occurred to me: The head chef at this place is of Mexican decent - so there is a chance he created/brought in with him something from Mexican cuisine that I am not familiar with - not sure if that helps anyone. Would love to figure out what it is and be able to but containers/make some of my own!
posted by cha4
on Aug 9, 2009 -
15 answers
At a Walmart in Missouri, of all places, I found some pre-packaged, refrigerated tortillas that were very, very thin pieces of uncooked dough stacked together. You just peeled one off, put it in a pan to quickly cook it, and ended up with a delicious, home-made-tasting flour tortilla. Where can I find these in Chicago?
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posted by nitsuj
on May 9, 2009 -
19 answers
Any recommendations for recordings of traditional Mexican ballads by female singers?
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posted by Joe Beese
on Jan 26, 2009 -
6 answers
Why do items in my grocery store with similar items on the Mexican food aisle cost more at my grocery store? Why does Mexican Nesquik cost less?
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posted by Barry B. Palindromer
on Jan 14, 2009 -
17 answers
Where can I buy La Guacamaya hot sauce with lime juice in the Seattle area?
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posted by Tube
on Oct 27, 2008 -
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