Food

Above is, obviously, a Wendy's. It's located in the downtown Juarez area. And among the other American food chains that can be found here are: McDonald's, Starbucks, Krispy Creme Doughnuts, Papa John's Pizza, and Apple Bee's. Among those not found here: Taco Bell.

We ate dinner at a taco place called El Cometa several weeks ago, and if I was to mention the closest thing to it in Fort Collins, it would probably be the Taqueria Los Comales, located on the corner of Prospect and College. Most definitely authentic, as far as local tacos go.

I think one of my favorite things to eat here is the Mexican torta, a type of sandwich that is made with hot meat, avocado, lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise. It is also eaten with either jalapeños or some kind of salsa. It's really good.

On a similar subject, one of the things I've enjoyed about my time here has been working in the kitchen. It's gotten me more motivated about trying to cook new things when I go back home (for those of you who know, my main experience in the kitchen is with baking cookies. A good skill, but not enough to survive on . . . ) As far as Mexican cooking goes, it would be easy to read out of a recipe book, but there is something special about watching an experienced person cook and learning first-hand. Oh yes, and that reminds me. Our cook here is a native Mexican, and his name is Heriberto. He is also a pastor at a local church.

What else can I say about Mexican cuisine? It definitely varies depending on where you are in Mexico. For instance, if you live near the ocean, you will find a lot more seafood dishes, of course. The south of Mexico has the corn tortilla as its staple, while the north leans more toward the flour tortilla. In the border cities, you find somewhat of a blending with the American culture, and for that reason, there are more pizza and hamburger places than in other cities. Also, you might find variants on typical dishes (such as mole or tamales), depending on where you are in the country.

Yeah, so there's a bit about Mexican food. I'm no expert, but that's a little of what I know.

I hope you are enjoying your day! Hasta luego, till next time.