Comments on: Eating in exile - Gourmet goes Latin http://mangoandlime.net/2007/09/12/eating-in-exile-gourmet-goes-latin/ a blog about food and eating in miami Tue, 06 Jan 2009 01:04:20 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: Blind Mind http://mangoandlime.net/2007/09/12/eating-in-exile-gourmet-goes-latin/#comment-20808 Blind Mind Mon, 17 Sep 2007 02:52:26 +0000 http://mangoandlime.net/2007/09/12/eating-in-exile-gourmet-goes-latin/#comment-20808 I guess I dont see why thats insulting... If I say that I view Chinese food as really salty and loaded with MSG, is that insulting? All Im doing is describing a type of food based on the items Ive eaten. Im not stereotyping anything, nor am I being bigoted in any way. I asked for recommendations on Latin food that isnt fattening/greasy so I could find new items to broaden my food horizon and Paula was unoffended enough to provide some. Its a food discussion. Why you chose to play the race card is, like I said, due to your own issues, not mine. Im sorry you choose to interpret things that way. I guess I dont see why thats insulting… If I say that I view Chinese food as really salty and loaded with MSG, is that insulting? All Im doing is describing a type of food based on the items Ive eaten. Im not stereotyping anything, nor am I being bigoted in any way. I asked for recommendations on Latin food that isnt fattening/greasy so I could find new items to broaden my food horizon and Paula was unoffended enough to provide some. Its a food discussion. Why you chose to play the race card is, like I said, due to your own issues, not mine. Im sorry you choose to interpret things that way.

]]> By: lara http://mangoandlime.net/2007/09/12/eating-in-exile-gourmet-goes-latin/#comment-20782 lara Sun, 16 Sep 2007 18:51:52 +0000 http://mangoandlime.net/2007/09/12/eating-in-exile-gourmet-goes-latin/#comment-20782 Paula- Thanks for posting this. It would've totally passed me by. I'm going to check it out! Paula- Thanks for posting this. It would’ve totally passed me by. I’m going to check it out!

]]> By: Miami Danny http://mangoandlime.net/2007/09/12/eating-in-exile-gourmet-goes-latin/#comment-20726 Miami Danny Sat, 15 Sep 2007 21:05:46 +0000 http://mangoandlime.net/2007/09/12/eating-in-exile-gourmet-goes-latin/#comment-20726 BM, my friend, I take offense at ignorance. Period. You said "I kinda like Latin food, but not many dishes." And, "Overall, I think that my inhibitions with Latin food come from the fact that I view Latin food as greasy and fattening." That's insulting to every thinking individual, 'Latin' or not. If you can't see the offensiveness and bigotedness of your statement, you need help. I am not being negative in any way. Quite the contrary, I am promoting the idea that ignorance is not an excuse for stereotyping a culture. I have eaten Mexican, Pueto Rican, Peruvian, and also Haitian, Brazilian, and Filipino food in the last 2 weeks. None could be categorized as greasy and fattening-Maybe you are thinking of Taco Bell? BM, my friend, I take offense at ignorance. Period. You said “I kinda like Latin food, but not many dishes.” And, “Overall, I think that my inhibitions with Latin food come from the fact that I view Latin food as greasy and fattening.” That’s insulting to every thinking individual, ‘Latin’ or not. If you can’t see the offensiveness and bigotedness of your statement, you need help. I am not being negative in any way. Quite the contrary, I am promoting the idea that ignorance is not an excuse for stereotyping a culture. I have eaten Mexican, Pueto Rican, Peruvian, and also Haitian, Brazilian, and Filipino food in the last 2 weeks. None could be categorized as greasy and fattening-Maybe you are thinking of Taco Bell?

]]> By: Pepé http://mangoandlime.net/2007/09/12/eating-in-exile-gourmet-goes-latin/#comment-20717 Pepé Sat, 15 Sep 2007 11:57:35 +0000 http://mangoandlime.net/2007/09/12/eating-in-exile-gourmet-goes-latin/#comment-20717 Honestly, regardles of what cultural background the food is, if it gets cooked in a restaurant kitchen in the United States the odds of it being greasy and fattening are high. Honestly, regardles of what cultural background the food is, if it gets cooked in a restaurant kitchen in the United States the odds of it being greasy and fattening are high.

]]> By: Blind Mind http://mangoandlime.net/2007/09/12/eating-in-exile-gourmet-goes-latin/#comment-20628 Blind Mind Fri, 14 Sep 2007 04:59:58 +0000 http://mangoandlime.net/2007/09/12/eating-in-exile-gourmet-goes-latin/#comment-20628 Miami Danny, There were 2 roads you couldve taken in response to my post. You chose to take the negative one. I didnt slam anything. I said that "I kinda like Latin food" and that based on the food that Ive tasted, most of it has been greasy and fattening which I dont particularly care for. Why you choose to take this and get all defensive about it is due to your own issues, not mine. Miami Danny,

There were 2 roads you couldve taken in response to my post. You chose to take the negative one. I didnt slam anything. I said that “I kinda like Latin food” and that based on the food that Ive tasted, most of it has been greasy and fattening which I dont particularly care for. Why you choose to take this and get all defensive about it is due to your own issues, not mine.

]]> By: bluezebra http://mangoandlime.net/2007/09/12/eating-in-exile-gourmet-goes-latin/#comment-20590 bluezebra Fri, 14 Sep 2007 01:29:01 +0000 http://mangoandlime.net/2007/09/12/eating-in-exile-gourmet-goes-latin/#comment-20590 Great article Paula!! :D Great article Paula!!

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]]> By: Miami Danny http://mangoandlime.net/2007/09/12/eating-in-exile-gourmet-goes-latin/#comment-20586 Miami Danny Fri, 14 Sep 2007 00:07:29 +0000 http://mangoandlime.net/2007/09/12/eating-in-exile-gourmet-goes-latin/#comment-20586 Hey BM, you're hilarious! Let's just slam practically our entire hemisphere's cuisine out of ignorance-well, at least you admit as much. Ever had a burger and fries at the diner? Fried chicken with mashed potatoes and gravy? Man, American food is fattening and greasy! Gimme an arepa! Hey BM, you’re hilarious! Let’s just slam practically our entire hemisphere’s cuisine out of ignorance-well, at least you admit as much. Ever had a burger and fries at the diner? Fried chicken with mashed potatoes and gravy? Man, American food is fattening and greasy! Gimme an arepa!

]]> By: paula http://mangoandlime.net/2007/09/12/eating-in-exile-gourmet-goes-latin/#comment-20577 paula Thu, 13 Sep 2007 15:42:05 +0000 http://mangoandlime.net/2007/09/12/eating-in-exile-gourmet-goes-latin/#comment-20577 <p>BM - I see where you're coming from. Many Latin dishes, especially what you find at restaurants, have fried foods or combine lots of starches. But at the same time, many Latin diets are rich in grains and vegetables, which are good for you. I think many Latino dishes suffer in the "health" department in their preparation. I'm a little biased because I grew up eating Latin food at home -- no lard was used there.</p> <p>As for recommendations, you've given me something to think about for a future post. For now, I'm sure you've had ceviche if you like Peruvian food. Seafood dishes, including ceviches, are also part of the Ecuadorian diet. I had the best shrimp ceviche on the coast there. They also have a lot of potato-based dishes, like potato cakes and potato soup. Colombian ajiaco, a potato, chicken and vegetable soup, if prepared right isn't greasy at all, but it's not for the carb conscious. <a href="http://www.mangoandlime.net/2006/09/14/colombian-fare-at-la-moon/" rel="nofollow">La Moon Restaurant</a> has a very good one, although their serving could feed two people. </p> <p>There are also <i>sudados</i>, which literally means sweated and I've seen most commonly translated as steamed. These are found in several countries' cuisines. In Colombia, pollo sudado ("sweated" chicken), in Peru sudado de pescado (which is also found in the Colombian coast and in Venezuela).</p> <p>I realize my response is little biased to the Andean region because that's what I'm most familiar with. Do other m&l readers have recommendations?</p> BM - I see where you’re coming from. Many Latin dishes, especially what you find at restaurants, have fried foods or combine lots of starches. But at the same time, many Latin diets are rich in grains and vegetables, which are good for you. I think many Latino dishes suffer in the “health” department in their preparation. I’m a little biased because I grew up eating Latin food at home — no lard was used there.

As for recommendations, you’ve given me something to think about for a future post. For now, I’m sure you’ve had ceviche if you like Peruvian food. Seafood dishes, including ceviches, are also part of the Ecuadorian diet. I had the best shrimp ceviche on the coast there. They also have a lot of potato-based dishes, like potato cakes and potato soup. Colombian ajiaco, a potato, chicken and vegetable soup, if prepared right isn’t greasy at all, but it’s not for the carb conscious. La Moon Restaurant has a very good one, although their serving could feed two people.

There are also sudados, which literally means sweated and I’ve seen most commonly translated as steamed. These are found in several countries’ cuisines. In Colombia, pollo sudado (”sweated” chicken), in Peru sudado de pescado (which is also found in the Colombian coast and in Venezuela).

I realize my response is little biased to the Andean region because that’s what I’m most familiar with. Do other m&l readers have recommendations?

]]> By: Blind Mind http://mangoandlime.net/2007/09/12/eating-in-exile-gourmet-goes-latin/#comment-20573 Blind Mind Thu, 13 Sep 2007 14:27:49 +0000 http://mangoandlime.net/2007/09/12/eating-in-exile-gourmet-goes-latin/#comment-20573 I definitely agree with the statement that food (& wine) unites a group of people, no doubt. As for Latin cuisine becoming more popular, I agree with you that its likely because Latin Americans are the fastest growing population in the country. I kinda like Latin food, but not many dishes. Peruvian is one type that I like and I like some Mexican dishes. Cant say I like Cuban food though. Overall, I think that my inhibitions with Latin food come from the fact that I view Latin food as greasy and fattening. Thats not meant to be a "blanket statement", its just based on the experiences Ive had. Im sure there are lighter, healthier dishes out there. Ive yet to try them though. Any reccos? I definitely agree with the statement that food (& wine) unites a group of people, no doubt. As for Latin cuisine becoming more popular, I agree with you that its likely because Latin Americans are the fastest growing population in the country. I kinda like Latin food, but not many dishes. Peruvian is one type that I like and I like some Mexican dishes. Cant say I like Cuban food though. Overall, I think that my inhibitions with Latin food come from the fact that I view Latin food as greasy and fattening. Thats not meant to be a “blanket statement”, its just based on the experiences Ive had. Im sure there are lighter, healthier dishes out there. Ive yet to try them though. Any reccos?

]]> By: paula http://mangoandlime.net/2007/09/12/eating-in-exile-gourmet-goes-latin/#comment-20572 paula Thu, 13 Sep 2007 11:21:49 +0000 http://mangoandlime.net/2007/09/12/eating-in-exile-gourmet-goes-latin/#comment-20572 <p>I am too! I had to go to three places to find it. You're right, the writing is great. Thanks again for the tip.</p> I am too! I had to go to three places to find it. You’re right, the writing is great. Thanks again for the tip.

]]> By: Elise http://mangoandlime.net/2007/09/12/eating-in-exile-gourmet-goes-latin/#comment-20568 Elise Thu, 13 Sep 2007 04:39:06 +0000 http://mangoandlime.net/2007/09/12/eating-in-exile-gourmet-goes-latin/#comment-20568 I'm so glad you got a copy! I have so enjoyed reading this issue, and not just the recipes but the from-the-heart writing. I’m so glad you got a copy! I have so enjoyed reading this issue, and not just the recipes but the from-the-heart writing.

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