A couple of days ago I had an afternoon and evening of cooking. I realized that it was a bit like traveling. I got to travel through food as I made curry chicken for a friend and later made tacos for dinner with my family.
When I think of experiencing other cultures I often think of traveling to different places. (I have definitely been bitten by the travel bug over and over again) However in the in between times of traveling I love doing things that remind me of my travels or things that will allow me to experience other cultures, sometimes without even leaving my home.
Some of my closest friends are from Trinidad thus I have an affinity for the music, food, and other cultural aspects I have experienced through my friends. Trinidad is definitely high on my list of places to visit! Thanks to my friends I have learned to make a some Trinidadian dishes. My friend Shalana gave me her curry chicken recipe a few years ago while I was in Spain. I made it for my roommates and parents when they came to visit. It was a hit and I have been making it ever since. I made it a couple of days ago. It brought me back to the times I enjoyed eating with Shalana, her family and my other Trinidadian friends as we ate their native dishes, listened to soca and calypso music and talked about the fun they had living/ visiting Trinidad. 
Making tacos that same night brought me back to when I spending time with at my host family's house in Guadalajara, Mexico. As I made the different components that went into the taco bar I felt like I was in my host mom's kitchen watching and helping. We ate tortillas with almost every meal. I got the way that I warm up my tortillas from her. I warm them up on top of the stove but I don't use a pan. Instead I put the tortilla right on top of the eye of a gas burner stove. Watch it carefully! It only takes a few seconds on each side to.
My family really enjoyed the tacos and my friend was really happy when she picked up the curry chicken I prepared for her. I am glad I could travel a bit through food and remember some great times with family and friends.
KoMiSa's Thoughts: Whether you like to cook, just eat or both try a dish from another culture or country. It's a great way to learn about another culture and wet your appetite not only for food but for travel too.
Hasta el proximo vez,
Hmmm, sounds delicious!!!!
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