Southwestern Food Sampling
Feb 23, 2016
Southwestern Food Sampling
7-Layer Dip
Layers
BeansSour CreamCheeseGuacamoleSalsaAnother ingredient: olives, chile peppers,
beef, lettuce, or onions
Other information
“Tex-Mex” food
Popularized in the 1960s
Casual party food (e.g., for the SuperBowl)
Blue Corn
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From the Southwest (especially Arizona and New Mexico)
First grown by the Hopi Indians Blue corn = long life Eaten before long journeys for strength
Healthier than yellow corn 20% more protein!
Bizcochitos
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Made from sugar, cinnamon, and anise seeds
Official cookie of New Mexico
Eaten at celebrations
Brought to New Mexico in the 1700s by Spanish people
Prickly Pear Cactus Candy
Another Prickly Pear Food