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Mexican Appetizers are a Delightful Way to Start Your Meal
Mexican appetizers are a tiny meal that will help get your digestive juices flowing. Usually these scrumptious little dishes contain garlic, although not always. With or without garlic, appetizers are the perfect pick me up for the stomach to get it ready for the main...
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What is Mezcal and What You Should Know About That Worm
Mezcal (or mescal) is the same as thing as tequila, but it is not tequila at all. The worm in the bottom of mezcal has a very special purpose and you’ll never guess what it is. These little mezcal fun facts are explained in detail. Mezcal Fun Facts Mezcal is a...
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The Tequila Song and Other Latin Song Hits
The Tequila song was sung by The Champs in 1958 and was a quick hit. It is still a hit and a jukebox favorite in bars. What better song to do tequila shots by?! Tequila Song Fun Facts The Tequila Song is actually named just “Tequila.” It does have lyrics. The lyrics...
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The Truth About the Tequila Worm in the Bottom of the Bottle
There are some things you need to know about that tequila worm that’s lying there in the bottom of the bottle. People will sometimes feel they must prove their machismo (or machisma) by swallowing it whole, or worse yet, chew it up before swallowing it. So, what is...
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Blue Agave Fun Facts – Tequila and Beyond
The blue agave plant is known as the plant that is used to make tequila. There are lots of fun and interesting facts about this plant that you probably don’t know. Blue Agave The heart of the blue agave is called the piña. And that piña is the same piña of piña colada...
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How Many of These Tacos Have You Seen on Menus?
You might be inclined to think there are two types of tacos: meat and chicken. Oh, but you would be wrong. There are many different types of authentic Mexican tacos. Have you seen any of these on menus in The Bay Area? Tacos Some say tacos have been around for a...
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