Monday, March 31, 2008

Cesar Chavez



-He was a leading voice for migrant farm workers .

-He standed up for civil right.

People say his work led to numerous improvements for union laberors . he is considered a hero for farm laborers and opposed both legal and illegal immagrants to help keep wages higher and improve work safety rules . He is one of the greatest civil rights leaders .

When you were born

On the day you were born a day i will never forget you brought me so much joy and happiness and just to see your beautiful face your big ow cheecks I could'nt believe you were in me so much pain but so worth it on thea day I made my self a promise I will try to be the best mother i can be I could'nt believe that day finally came.

My Goals

My first goal for this samester is to come everyday and participate as much as i can so i can keep on going forward and get more points .
My second goal is to get extra work to catch up on my grades and actually complete them so i can graduate and make something of my life for me and my daughter to make us a better life.

Friday, March 14, 2008

like water for chocolate

menudo


Ingrediants for menudo
3 pounds tripe3 pounds nixtamal (hominy) frozen, not canned3 pounds pigs feet (not calves) cut into quarters1 large onion diced1 bunch green onion cut up in 1/4" pieces1 bunch of cilantro chopped2 tablespoons Oregano1 tablespoon black pepper1 tablespoon red pepper flakes1 head of garlic2 tablespoons salt
Wash tripe thoroughly, remove excess fat and cut into bite sized pieces, wash nixtamal and pigs feet well and combine all ingredient in a large pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil and simmer slowly until corn opens and is cooked (not overcooked). Skim off grease. It is best if you can refrigerate it in order to remove all grease.
Serve with fresh cilantro, chopped green onion, chiltepin, limon and toasted bolillos.
Buen provecho!! This food is preapared mostly on special occasions . Its also very dilicious and reminds me when all the family gets together for the holidays and reminises about old times and good times this meal will always be around for along time .