Tacos y más

Rating:
Summary: A Few Questions
Review: I haven't actually read the book. I put down 5 stars because you have to put something in and I didn't want to mis-rate the book without having read it.

I noticed that her recipe for Tacos El Campo includes coriander seeds. Quite a large portion,too. As often as I have seen coriander leaf (cilantro) used in Mexico, I can't remember ever seeing coriander seeds or powder used in any recipes. So I suspect she is not offering "authentic" recipes?

Next. Does she explain where the word "taco" comes from? It would seem to me that a history of the word would be an important part of any book on tacos. Does she provide any kind of history and does she talk about the Lebanese influence on tacos which lead to "tacos al pastor" , or, as they are still called in Puebla, "tacos arabes"?

Next. Does she offer recipes for making the crispy puffed up taco shells that show up around Texas?

Rating:
Summary: A mil millas de distancia de la autenticidad
Review: More (mas) of little cookbooks like this well done! Found while vacationing in Sedona! Wonderful creativity with a dish almost everyone loves: tacos. Photos are colorful and excellent -- tempting to make just looking!

Tantalizing taco variations such as Smoked Salmon with Cilantro Creme or my favorite: Pork Tenderloin with a Jalepeno Glaze.

The mas comes from a small but delightful section on accompaniments, such as salsas and refried beans, chili con carne, etc.

Great gift giving as author suggests! Or gift yourself and your diners by getting one yourself -- you'll use this one alot as I.

Rating:
Summary: Diamond of a little cookbook
Review: More (mas) of little cookbooks like this well done! Found while vacationing in Sedona! Wonderful creativity with a dish almost everyone loves: tacos. Photos are colorful and excellent -- tempting to make just looking!

Tantalizing taco variations such as Smoked Salmon with Cilantro Creme or my favorite: Pork Tenderloin with a Jalepeno Glaze.

The mas comes from a small but delightful section on accompaniments, such as salsas and refried beans, chili con carne, etc.

Great gift giving as author suggests! Or gift yourself and your diners by getting one yourself -- you'll use this one alot as I.

Rating:
Summary: A mil millas de distancia de la autenticidad
Review: Ni en las recetas ni en los ingredientes...
Una auténtica falta de respeto al verdadero taco !