In Mexican Spanish, the term molé is derived from a Nahuatl word (an Uto-Aztecan language), molli, meaning “a sauce or mixture.” The word was used by the pre-Columbian indigenous peoples of Mexico to describe the sauces they made by pounding spices, dried chiles, seeds and nuts in oversized mortar bowls. Subsequently, the Spaniards brought to […]
ethnic
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Not kosher
Credit: Brad Gregg At least that’s according to the man himself, who told The Oklahoman last week “the wrinkles of my brain” compelled him to use the phrase “Jew down” in the state House of Representatives. “They might try to Jew me down on a price. That’s fine,” Johnson said during April 17 debate on […]
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Foreign fare
Make the Far East your first stop at Fung’s Kitchen, 3231 N. Classen Blvd., which serves seven days a week everything Chinese. Named for the Chinese city of Fung, this is a chance to try authentic items cooked fresh to order (note: no buffet here). They offer two menus: One caters more to typical American […]