https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xB98UsKLoGk I saw this video on my facebook feed from an account called Vice. I thought it related a lot to our class and at the same time it is an amazing story about an entrepreneurial Mexican woman. I think this is a good way to start a conversation about what is considered good authentic … Continue reading Street Food →

“ Tom Tancredo may not like Mexicans, but he sure loves his Mexican food”  I work in the city and I recently went to Tacombi, a popular Mexican restaurant in Soho. The food was delicious and the manager came out and spoke to me in Spanish recommended his favorite tacos, which were tacos de carnitas … Continue reading Tacombi →

In class we watched a clip about a family who makes tortillas in Lexington, Kentucky, also known as Mexington. It made me realize the way that food has a connection to culture much deeper than what other people can see. The Ramirez family spoke about their hardships coming into a foreign land where they did … Continue reading Reaction to Mexington →

I am a current senior with a major in English and a minor in Advertising. I love exploring and traveling and trying different foods. I currently work at Big Gay Ice Cream and hope to one day work for a non profit helping others. If theres two things to know about me is I love … Continue reading Laura Grajales →

The definition of cultural appropriation is “the act of adopting elements of an outside, often minority culture, including knowledge, practices, and symbols, without understanding or respecting the original culture and context.”  This is seen all the time in fashion, hairstyles, makeup, and in food. To be completely honest I have never thought about the cultural … Continue reading Free Write →