My first few days, though the conversation varied, two central topics emerged. One, because of its climate, San Cristóbal is a great place to study Spanish. Two, I don’t know how to eat tortillas. Both are true. However, the second is slowly changing. When I arrived in Mexico, I would frequently finish meals without once reaching to the ubiquitous stack of towel-wrapped tortillas. The covering didn’t help. Out of sight, out of mind—and mouth. (Ok, that’s awful, but I’m not going to change it). But the real problem was I didn’t know what to do with them. All I could think of was to pile some stuff in middle, tuck in the sides and stuff it in my mouth; the Burrito Instinct. Not only do most Mexicans not do this, it doesn’t work with all dishes. But through careful observation, I’ve discovered other methods. Primarily, roll it up and use it like a finger. Wick up those juices! Another, seen not tried, involves stacking a bunch of tortillas and then shredding them into long strips. What you do with those strips, I’m unsure, because I seemed to have turned away at the crucial moment. So in two months I’ve discovered one new way to eat loose tortillas. Progress is slow.
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So what is the climate like, if it's conducive to learning Spanish? Dooes the wind whisper complicated words to you? Does the sun shine down Spanish synonyms? I'm most intrigued. As for your growing Tortilla-eating expertise, it sounds like a perfect piece for a food magazine. 20 ways to use a tortilla and not look foolish. I like the idea of using them as a finger. Imagine how many applications that could have, although no doubt several would have to be discarded on the grounds of poor taste. Happy shredding.
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Dad: All of the above. No, actually it's so cold I shiver in the library. That's supposedly good for learning.
Nice idea on the tortillas. I asked my mother, to follow up, how she eats them. She says she rolls them up, nothing more. So how about: "1 Way to Eat a Tortilla?" Or I could make up 19 others. Sounds like you've already got some suggestions, though I'm not sure I want to hear them.
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