https://padlet.com/alexav3367/58uy9sxof0b1 Made with no regrets, whatsoever en-us 2017-03-21 20:18:07 UTC 2024-11-27 16:01:36 UTC hello@padlet.com alexav3367 https://padlet.com/alexav3367/58uy9sxof0b1/wish/161653510 Mexico]]> 2017-03-21 20:20:38 UTC https://padlet.com/alexav3367/58uy9sxof0b1/wish/161653510 alexav3367 https://padlet.com/alexav3367/58uy9sxof0b1/wish/161653789 Rafael Villalpando/ Grandfather (Fathers side)
Belen Rodriguez/ Grandmother (Mothers side)]]> 2017-03-21 20:21:56 UTC https://padlet.com/alexav3367/58uy9sxof0b1/wish/161653789 alexav3367 https://padlet.com/alexav3367/58uy9sxof0b1/wish/161654825 The eagle in the center of the flag is used because in ancient times Aztecs would build a city wherever they see an eagle eating or holding a snake. The green symbolizes hope, the red symbolizes the blood of those who died in the independence war, and the white stands for purity.]]> 2017-03-21 20:27:02 UTC https://padlet.com/alexav3367/58uy9sxof0b1/wish/161654825 alexav3367 https://padlet.com/alexav3367/58uy9sxof0b1/wish/161654964 Rafael moved to the US because he wanted a better life for his children. The reason why he chose America was because there are better jobs here than in Mexico. Belen had moved to the US because her parents had died and was brought to a new family. ]]> 2017-03-21 20:27:48 UTC https://padlet.com/alexav3367/58uy9sxof0b1/wish/161654964 alexav3367 https://padlet.com/alexav3367/58uy9sxof0b1/wish/161655074 Ingredients:
● 2 tbsp olive oil
● 1 large onion, chopped
● 1 garlic clove, minced
● 3 quarts mixture of chicken stalk and water
● 1/2 cup of tomato sauce
● 1/2 lbs of green beans, strings and ends removed, cut into about 1 inch pieces
● 2 large carrots, peeled and sliced
● 1/3 cup of raw white rice
● 1 lb of ground beef
● 1/4 cup of chopped fresh mint leaves
● 1/4 cup of chopped parsley
● 1 raw egg
● 1 1/2 tsp of salt
● 1/4 tsp of black pepper
● A dash of cayenne
● 1 1/2 cup of frozen or fresh peas
● 1 tsp of dried oregano, crumbled
● Salt and pepper
● 1/2 cup of chopped fresh cilantro
Steps:
1. Make the soup base with onion, garlic, broth, tomato sauce, carrots and green
beans:​ Heat oil in large heavy-bottomed pot (5-qt) over medium heat. Add onion and
cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook a minute more. Add broth
mixture and tomato sauce. Bring to boil and reduce heat to simmer. Add carrots and
string beans.
2. Prepare the meatballs:​ Mix rice into meat, adding mint leaves and parsley, salt and
pepper. Mix in raw egg. Form mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
3. Add meatballs to soup, let simmer, add peas:​ Gently add the meatballs to the
simmering soup, one at a time. Cover and let simmer for 1/2 hour.
4. Add the peas towards the end of the 1/2 hour. Add a few pinches of oregano and
sprinkle with salt and pepper, and a dash of cayenne, to taste.
5. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro.]]> 2017-03-21 20:28:24 UTC https://padlet.com/alexav3367/58uy9sxof0b1/wish/161655074 alexav3367 https://padlet.com/alexav3367/58uy9sxof0b1/wish/161655620 Buenas tardes mi nombre es Alexa Villalpando y mi familia viene de Mexico.
English:
Good afternoon, my name is Alexa Villalpando and my family comes from Mexico.]]> 2017-03-21 20:31:15 UTC https://padlet.com/alexav3367/58uy9sxof0b1/wish/161655620 alexav3367 https://padlet.com/alexav3367/58uy9sxof0b1/wish/161655742 1 US dollar = 19.03 Pesos]]> 2017-03-21 20:32:00 UTC https://padlet.com/alexav3367/58uy9sxof0b1/wish/161655742 alexav3367 https://padlet.com/alexav3367/58uy9sxof0b1/wish/161680496 A Quinceañera is the Hispanic tradition of celebrating a young girl's coming of age on her 15th birthday. It celebrates the girl, and shows her journey from childhood to maturity.]]> 2017-03-21 23:42:05 UTC https://padlet.com/alexav3367/58uy9sxof0b1/wish/161680496 alexav3367 https://padlet.com/alexav3367/58uy9sxof0b1/wish/161955961 In Mexico they celebrate Christmas from December 12th to January 6th. Between that time, everyday they do scenes from the Biblical story of Joseph and Mary. One of the many games they play is hit the piñata. They also celebrate Day of the Innocent Saints on December 28th where it is similar to April Fools Day.]]> 2017-03-22 19:48:12 UTC https://padlet.com/alexav3367/58uy9sxof0b1/wish/161955961 alexav3367 https://padlet.com/alexav3367/58uy9sxof0b1/wish/161959119 America has adopted many things from Mexico. One example that America has adopted from us their food. Some types of food America has adopted include enchiladas, nachos, quesadillas, and tacos.]]> 2017-03-22 19:59:03 UTC https://padlet.com/alexav3367/58uy9sxof0b1/wish/161959119 alexav3367 https://padlet.com/alexav3367/58uy9sxof0b1/wish/161974462 Monumento a la Independencia is a famous monument in Mexico City. It was built to help remember when Mexico had gained its independence from Spain in 1810. ]]> 2017-03-22 21:22:00 UTC https://padlet.com/alexav3367/58uy9sxof0b1/wish/161974462 alexav3367 https://padlet.com/alexav3367/58uy9sxof0b1/wish/162269641 Enrique Peña Nieto
He was elected on December 1, 2012.]]> 2017-03-23 20:31:48 UTC https://padlet.com/alexav3367/58uy9sxof0b1/wish/162269641 alexav3367 https://padlet.com/alexav3367/58uy9sxof0b1/wish/162271462 Elections in Mexico are very similar to the ones in the US. They have a legislative branch called Congress of the Union. The branch has two chambers, the Chamber of Deputies and the Chamber of Senators. In those two chambers they have a certain amount of seats and vote for Presidents. To become President there are requirements such as being 35 or older. When the candidate with the most votes wins, they become President and get 6 terms. ]]> 2017-03-23 20:40:42 UTC https://padlet.com/alexav3367/58uy9sxof0b1/wish/162271462 alexav3367 https://padlet.com/alexav3367/58uy9sxof0b1/wish/162700984 2017-03-27 05:57:21 UTC https://padlet.com/alexav3367/58uy9sxof0b1/wish/162700984