Chili Essays

  • Mexican Food Research Paper

    1090 Words  | 5 Pages

    Mexico and the U.S are two different countries which have many differences and similarities in food habits. Food habits tell plenty about a country and how the people living there spend their time during a daily routine. Food habits tell about a person 's personality and their lifestyle. This topic will show the U.S and Mexico’s table etiquette, type and origin of food, eating out, time for meals, and attitudes around the table. In Mexico, they have different table etiquette compared to the U.S

  • Personal Narrative: Pico De Gallo

    1177 Words  | 5 Pages

    Growing up in a Mexican household, the food we ate always had a spice to it. Whether the spice was on the side or already prepared in the food, my food always had a spice to it. My grandma’s favorite signature spice was her Pico De Gallo. Pico de Gallo also called salsa Fresca, is made from chopped tomato, onion, cilantro, fresh Serrano’s (jalapeños or habaneros are used as alternatives), salt, and key lime juice. At first I did not like Pico de Gallo because I couldn’t bear how spicy it was. My

  • Chili Peppers In Aztec And Mayan Society

    387 Words  | 2 Pages

    intestines. Like the cayenne pepper, chilies also contain capsaicin. However, the indigenous use of chili was slightly different from that of the cayenne use. Chili peppers were used in anything and everything edible in Aztec and Mayan society. The indigenous medical uses were a gruel made of corn and chili pepper. The gruel was believed to relieve depression, strengthen the body, and cure colds. In modern times, the pepper is used in a better medicinal way. They have an abundance of the vitamins

  • Clark Bartram's Super Bowl Chili Recipe

    1277 Words  | 6 Pages

    CLARK BARTRAM’S TESTOSTERONE BOOSTING CHILI RECIPE Clark Bartram is a nutrition expert famous for his recipe on belly fat. This recipe is associated with the improvement of the testosterone level in men. It is also known as the Super Bowl Chili recipe. The testosterone is a hormone that is responsible for stimulating development of male sexual characteristics. According to Clark Bartram, a man’s testosterone level reduces slightly as he ages. This gradual degradation leads to muscle loss, loss of

  • Personal Narrative: Overcoming Adversity

    809 Words  | 4 Pages

    In my brief life, I have overcome a lot of adversity. My mom fled Mexico with her three young children to escape domestic violence. When we came to this country we had only a few personal belongings and the promise of a better future. We came to this country and lived in a small trailer with no toilet other than a bucket, and no shower except for the one that was lent to us from the kindness of a stranger, our new neighbor. As a single parent, my mother had to work day and night to support us

  • Case Study Chick Fil-A

    1088 Words  | 5 Pages

    Chick-Fil-A Case Study Despite being a fast-food restaurant, Chick-Fil-A is widely known for its exceptional customer service. Part of the reason they have incredible customer service is because they have made it their mission to “get better before getting bigger.” Even though Chick-Fil-A has thousands of less stores than its competitors, it has made business all about the customer and it is paying off in large profits and continual growth. Chick-Fil-A’s customer service plan is two-fold: to go

  • Essay On Spices

    852 Words  | 4 Pages

    There are various types of Spices, which have been in the world for thousands of years these spices range from the well known black pepper to Aniseed, Asafoetida, Cardamom, Carom Seed, Clove, Coriander Seed, Fenugreek, and Mustard seed just to name a few. In the past hunters and gatherers wrapped meat in the leaves of bushes, accidentally discovering that this it enhanced the taste of the meat, so did certain nuts, seeds, berries, and bark. Over the years, spices and herbs were used for medicinal

  • Descriptive Essay About Mexican Food

    713 Words  | 3 Pages

    The Mexican culture and cuisine is a colorful and versatile experience that many Americans think they are quite familiar with. With many “Americanized” Mexican restaurants in our country including Taco Bell and Chipotle, it can be tough to know what real, authentic Mexican food is. Recently, I discovered a genuine Mexican restaurant right here in the city of Logan called ‘La Tormenta'. I was recommended this restaurant by my friends who say it is their “go-to” spot when they want real and delicious

  • Chipotle Peppers Research Paper

    713 Words  | 3 Pages

    SMOKY CHIPOTLE SALSA (Salsa con Chipotle) Chipotle chile peppers are smoked jalapeños. They look very different from the green peppers you know and love because the jalapeños are red and ripe before being turned into delicious chipotle peppers. You can find them dried or canned in adobo sauce. These peppers are characterized as “medium” in heat, but when you use as many as I do in this recipe, they can get a bit spicy. Serve this salsa with a side of chips or over grilled meats. MAKES

  • Arroz Con Leche Research Paper

    862 Words  | 4 Pages

    Many traditions of foods are eaten in households but my household Arroz con Leche is the food we mostly eat in the winter because it is eaten warm with bread on the side. The foods consumed by everybody has an origin it’s not usually from where our parents are from it has gone through different cultures. As for Arroz con Leche it can be found in many different Spanish speaking countries for example, Cost Rica and Peru are the common ones. It can be found in other places as well but they do it differently

  • Essay On Olvera Street

    437 Words  | 2 Pages

    As you make your way to Downtown Los Angeles, you will notice that there are towns for different types of cultures. To name a couple, there is China Town and Korea Town. Olvera street, located in the oldest part of Los Angeles, is a street dedicated to preserving the Hispanic culture. Olvera street also known as La Placita Olvera or El Pueblo Historical Monument is open seven days a week (Rondeau). Although Olvera Street is similar to the other towns, it provides a unique experience through its numerous

  • Brief Analysis Of Chili Cheese Dogs, My Father And Me By Pat Conroy

    312 Words  | 2 Pages

    The memoir Chili Cheese Dogs, My Father and Me by Pat Conroy fits the genre because in the story Pat presents memories, focuses on an object and person that has a particular significance to his life, and shows feelings about the person and the object. Most importantly it is reflective since at the end Pat gained a new insight about how his father really felt about him. One memory presented was of his mother taking him and his siblings after church to The Varsity, a chili cheese dog restaurant in

  • Golden Gate Bridge Analysis

    1487 Words  | 6 Pages

    This document contains Assignment 1 of Morgan Jenkins Gregory, Mechanical Engineering student at the North-West University of Potchefstroom, for FIAP 172. In this document the individual provides a critical engineering review on the development of the Golden Gate Bridge. His review provides a detailed discussion of the specific engineering problem statement, how the solutions to the problem were developed and applied as well as the resources that were used throughout the development of the bridge

  • Evolution Of Pop Culture In The 1970's

    1092 Words  | 5 Pages

    Popular culture, better known as "pop culture", is made up of images, perspectives, ideas, and attitudes. We don 't know it, but we see pop culture everywhere and every day. Movies, TV shows, music, politics, fashion/makeup and even "slang" are all part of pop culture. Pop culture is very good at influencing our words, our actions, and the way we see the world. The phrase "pop culture" was first used in the 19th century. People would associate pop culture with the lower class and people with poor

  • Scar Tissue Analysis

    814 Words  | 4 Pages

    Scar Tissue is an autobiography by The Red Hot Chili Peppers front man Anthony Kiedis. Throughout the book he chronicles his decade’s long struggle with the illness of drug addiction. He tells the story from the beginning, telling of his parents and his upbringing. He recounts the first time his dad, a drug dealer, gave him marijuana at the age of eleven. From there his drug use expands. With his father he regularly took Quaaludes and other drugs on the LA club scene. His drug use continues throughout

  • Personal Narrative: My Biggest Mistake

    1303 Words  | 6 Pages

    We’ve all made mistakes, and my biggest mistake was believing that I had to be intoxicated to have good time. It was the day before my high school Winter Formal and I was thinking of ways in which I could make a high school dance less boring. Drinking before the dance was one plan, but popping a pill at the same time seemed like a new idea. It was something I had never done before and it seemed like fun at the time. Through a friend, I was able to get two pills of molly before the dance. I had a

  • Filipp Music History

    1018 Words  | 5 Pages

    Hugely influential across the grunge, punk, and sludge spheres (name checked by Nirvana, The Melvins, Henry Rollins, Unsane, and Jane’s Addiction, amongst others), Flipper was formed in San Francisco, in 1979, by former members of Negative Trend, The Sleepers, and Rad Command. Continuing erratically until the mid-1990s, the band later reunited in 2005, with Nirvana’s Krist Novoselic on bass, and currently features David Yow (The Jesus Lizard, Scratch Acid) on vocals. The group was named for his pets

  • Hens Night Party Ideas Case Study

    947 Words  | 4 Pages

    Hens Night Party Ideas In case you're going to get hitched you're certain to need to praise the end of being single however discovering unique hens night thoughts as opposed to simply going out for a couple beverages isn't that simple. Before you get to the gathering or occasion, there are a few things you have to choose: Number 1 - How far before the wedding do you need your hen or bucks night party? Too close to the wedding won't give you an opportunity to get over the aftereffect and/or

  • Columbian Exchange Benefits

    791 Words  | 4 Pages

    Stemming from Mexico, the chili pepper is now one of the key staples in both Chinese and Italian cuisines. The functionality of the chili pepper came from their ability to grow from seeds in most warm climates; and once transplanted there was little need for import. In addition to their flavor, chili peppers provide a variety of health benefits. For example, chili peppers aid in digestion, are rich in vitamins, and can stimulate the metabolism

  • Little Rock Central High School: The Case Of Minnijean Brown

    614 Words  | 3 Pages

    because the first documents suggest that she was expelled for dumping chili on a white boy; the second sets of documents suggest that she was expelled because she retaliated against a white girl; and the final documents state that the expulsion was because she was acting as if she belonged at Central High School. In the 1986 documentary Eyes on the Prize, a student, Craig Rains, suggests that Minnijean Brown was expelled for dumping chili on a