Culture Is Key

By Ryleigh Campbell

Culture is key. Mexican food is key. So why don’t you come eat nachos with me! NOT just nachos . . . tacos, chips, and dip. Have lemonade. Take a sip!

Mexican food is AMAZING. I might not be Mexican, but I love the crunch when you bite into a heavenly taco. Mexican food has got to be the best (next to soul food and West Indian food). I think it’s one of the best because, when I eat Mexican food it makes me happy. Why I feel happy when I eat Mexican food is because I think of where the food originated from and why it might be native to the place. For example Mexican street corn. I bet if I go ask P.S. 316 scholars, I might just get the answer of “Corn is American,” or “I put butter, salt, and pepper on my corn.” To prove my case I am going to ask my friend Olivia Mills where she thinks corn is from and what to put on it. “Olivia where is corn from?” “Would it be American or Mexican?” See, she was correct about Mexico but her first choice was America! Next question is, “What do you put on corn?” “I don’t put things on corn. If I were to, I would put ranch dressing on.” Again, she had no idea about Mexican-style street corn with mayo and chili powder! YUM. I want to get a second opinion from my friend Azana Deshong. “Azana, where is corn from?” “Um, New York City.” Therefore I think corn’s “heritage” should be recognized more. “What do you put on corn?”

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“I put sugar, especially on popcorn, to make kettle corn.” Another person that did not know about Mexican-style street corn. I feel like fast food and American hot spots are overrated, not saying that they do not have a story or authenticity too. But they are overrated because they have many customers and new odd things to try. For example, “TRY OUR . . . CARROT FLAVORED FRIES.” Why have new flavors (not saying it’s bad or anything) when you can have original food with fascinating stories? Therefore I think that Mexican food and restaurants should be noticed more.