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    Munro Jack of the New York Times Book Review said‚ “It is a long and thoughtful novel as one thinks about it. It is a short and vivid scene as one feels.” This book even inspired other authors‚ for example‚ T.C. Boyle wrote a book called The Tortilla Curtain in 1995‚ this book focused of the Mexican immigrants rather than the Dust Bowl migrant workers. In the article entitled‚ “National Endowment for the Arts‚” Eleanor Roosevelt said the novel both repels and attracts you because of the horrible

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    In a Praise of Food

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    Genre: summary/response ENG 101 “In a praise of Fast Food” is an article written by Rachel Laudan from the book “The Gastronomica Reader.” Laudan grew up on an English farm she studied math‚ physics‚ chemistry then a degree in geology. She published several books and lots of articles. At the University of Hawaii‚ she found the way to bring her passion for gastronomy. She discovered the most amazing food culture she had encounter. All her ideas were pulled up together in 1996 in a book call

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    Chipotle Food Chain

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    Flow Take Selected Tortilla NO YES Wrap and Bill Add extras and/or Chips Add chosen Salsas Place chosen Bean type Chips/Extras Protein filling (Meat) YES Place Meat NO Place chosen type of Rice & Vegetables C)KANBAN u Chipotle is based on the KANBAN concept POSSIBLE KANBANs TO IMPROVE EFFICIENCY ITEM RECOMMENDATION BURRITO STEAMER USE 2 STEAMERS MEAT 2 CONTAINERS VEGETABLES 2 CONTAINERS D)JIT u TORTILLA v JIT can be implemented for tortillas. v Using one card Kanban

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    Diluting Traditions

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    Diluting Traditions: Adapting to America Culture in the Stories of Julia Alvarez and Jose Burciaga [pic] [pic] Julia Alvarez Jose Antonio Burciaga March 27‚ 1950 to present 1940 - 1996 Pedro Aguayo Research paper May 26‚ 2010 Diluting Traditions: Adapting to America Culture in the Stories of Julia Alvarez and Jose Burciaga In “Hold the Mayonnaise” by Julia Alvarez

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    Burrito Research Paper

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    may want‚ wrapped in a delicately made flour tortilla shell. Burritos have a very interesting history‚ beginning with when it was first made and ending with where it is today. According to Linda Watts‚ The History of The Burrito‚ Helium‚ last accessed December 5‚ 2010‚ Juan Mendez created the first burrito. He owned a taco stand in Ciudad Juarez in Northern Mexico. He wanted to be able to keep his tacos warm so he wrapped them in a flour tortilla shell. He did not know it at the time‚ but this

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    The American Dream Essay

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    The American dream The term "American Dream" first was used by the American historian James Truslow Adams in his book "The Epic of America" published in 19311. At that time the United States were suffering under the Great Depression2. Adams used the term to describe the complex beliefs‚ religious promises and political and social expectations. The american dream has continually been a staple of american culture. once individuals speak of it‚ they usually refer back to the primary 1/2 the twentieth

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    Growing up as a seventh generation Tejano‚ food has always been at the core of my family traditions‚ discussions and sometimes-even arguments. If you are thinking what can you argue about food‚ then you must have never made the mistake of saying that someone charro beans are the best you have ever tasted in the presence of your Mom‚ Grandma and any other female in your family all at the same time. Besides being Tejano I grew up in a family that is full of restaurateurs: from chefs and cooks to

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    Confetti Girl

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    tension between themselves‚ the same concept is applied to the short stories‚ Confetti Girl and Tortilla Sun. In both of these short stories‚ the parent and child are trying to connect‚ but are unable to do so‚ resulting in the child feeling unappreciated. In Confetti Girl‚ the narrator feels forgotten and not cared about by her father‚ resentment building in the tension. Whereas in the story Tortilla Sun‚ the narrator Izzy is Both children from both stories feel neglected by their one and only

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    Huevos Rancheros

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    make. Ingredients 15 oz can pinto beans 4 corn tortillas 2 large eggs ¾ cup romaine lettuce‚ thinly sliced ¼ cup salsa ½ small onion‚ thinly sliced 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro‚ chopped 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

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    Casa De Fuego PP

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    garlic sauce] Entrées Fuego fajitas  $11.50 [Traditional steak or chicken served with tortillas‚ rice‚ beans and your choice of dessert] Torta & soup combo  $9.75 [Any one choice of beef brisket‚ steak‚ or chicken torta served with tortilla soup] Fuego Chicken & Rice  $11.50 [Fire grilled chicken topped with monterrey jack cheese‚ served with Mexican rice & beans] Add tortillas $.50 Fuego Burger  $10.25 [Grilled jalapenos and onions over a 10 oz. sirloin burger‚ your choice

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