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Everyone knows that Mexican food is different and that Mexican food recipes are definitely not the same as American recipes. Unlike Canada, which has a culinary tradition which is quite similar to our own, America’s neighbor to the south has a radically different way of cooking, with many recipes and ingredients which are unfamiliar to the American palate – but what is it that has ...

Many people feel that the right marinade is their answer for tenderizing tough meat. Unfortunately, that is not usually the case. Marinades may make your meat taste better, but they are not really all that good at tenderizing – the effect is only skin-deep. Here is a look at the way different marinades are made and the ways in which they work. There are three basic methods of ...

There is something so comforting about a nice hot bowl of soup. The soup warms you, making you feel cozy. Many people are intimidated at making homemade soup, but it actually is pretty easy once you have tried it a time or two. It is even easier when you use your slow cooker. Soups for the Slow Cooker You can make almost any kind of soup in a slow cooker. From simple fare like ...

The Mexican spices which most of us think of first are cumin and chili peppers; however, cumin is actually a relative newcomer to Mexican cuisine, which was introduced by the Spaniards along with a few others, which we now think of as integral to Mexican cooking. Other spices including chilies, however, have been a part of the country’s culinary scene for many centuries, long predating ...

While I’ve always liked carbonated drinks, my favorite ones have been colas. I’m a big fan of anything that tastes like cola, and I really enjoy this sweet liquid treat. As much as I love these sodas, I’ve come to terms with the fact that I need to put an end to the habit, or at least cut back on my intake. I’m getting more mature and I need to start treating my ...