La Cocina Hispania

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Latin American or Hispanic cuisine is a fusion of literally thousands of flavors derived from regional cooking in South and Central America, with layers of African, European and Asian influences. Seasoning varies from gently muted to screaming hot. It's a good idea to always ask before tasting, ¿Este picante?

This Monday, 25 October, we will sample Mexican Cuisine at La Bamba, on the north-west corner of Pine Ridge and Airport Pulling, next to "Subway." We'll meet at 6 PM. Nef has sent this guidance for tomorrow's event in an e-mail:

"Favor preparar una respuesta a una pregunta sorpresa relacionada con el libro El Viejo y El Mar."

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Mexican food is known for its variety of flavors, colorful decoration, and often intense spices. Most of today's Mexican food is based on pre-Hispanic traditions, including the Aztecs and Maya, combined with culinary trends introduced by Spanish colonists. Mexican food varies by region and ethnic differences among the indigenous inhabitants and because of varying degrees of influence by the Spanish.

Here is a bit of trivia for impressing your friends:

• The Spanish word cuchara (spoon) is derived from the word for "clam," because the earliest known spoon used by Spaniards was a clam shell with a handle, usually made from silver.

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Disfrute de la comida. Disfrute del vino.

Hasta mañana.

Inga