Rohypnol(flunitrazepam).This is a strong benzodiazepine (a class of tranquilizers) also known as MexicanValium, circles, roofies, la rocha, roche, R2, rope, or the forget-me pill. It’s not legally for sale in the U.S. In other countries, doctors sometimes use it asanesthesiabefore surge...
Everyone over age 60, especially Mexican Americans People with a family history of the disease Is Glaucoma Hereditary? It can be. Your risk is higher if you have a first-degree relative with the condition. That means you could get glaucoma if your mother, father, or full sister or brother...
Why Some Mexican Vanilla is “Shady” Vanilla Taste Test of the Different Types of Vanilla: The Take-Aways Questions? The Magic of Vanilla I am always amazed when people use the word vanilla as an adjective to describe something or someone who is plain, boring or lackluster. Vanilla is on...
It is the roll used for tortas and molletes (Mexican sandwiches). The telera is a similar but softer roll, with a more rounded shape. Modern variations include bolillos made of alternate ingredients such as whole wheat, wheat germ, or flax. A bolillo. Photo courtesy JacquesBakery.com....
I lived in California and love Mexican tamales. I now live in Italy and I’m trying to find corn flour to make tamales. The only corn flour available is for palenta and I think this may be too course. How can I determine the correct grind for tamales and if I can’t source it lo...
An ex and I used to roll these out with a metal pipe from the hardware store, as was the tradition in his Mexican household, but any rolling pin will do — the world is heavy enough as it is. Eating these hot off the pan reminds me less of Mexico City and more of the “El ...
As with many sourdough types of bread, the pain de Campagne has a hard crust and dense interior. People usually like to pair it with salads or a slice of sandwich bread. Types of Mexican Bread Many people might be surprised to learn about the number of different breads that Mexico has to...