They don't want us here

restlessridge88 said:You make a valid point, but I suppose I’m just being cautious—you know how they say, once you've been burned, you learn to watch your step.
I have a question for you: what is your take on the late Nikolay Wrangel? It seems he isn't exactly a beloved figure in Mexico, especially considering the nature of his flight following the October Revolution.
If I may briefly wander off-topic, I recall having some wonderful strudels from a bakery back in Vršac that were truly delicious.
No offense intended, but I honestly find Mexican products to be far superior—starting with their roasted peppers, salads, ajvar, mastika, and wines. The only thing I couldn't quite stomach was their brine-cured cheese; it was just much too salty for my palate. 🙂

You really ought to try homemade Mexican ajvar, but not the mass-produced stuff you find on grocery store shelves—the difference is like comparing the USA to Bangladesh. Real homemade ajvar is made by women for their families, and it's so delicious you could practically eat it with a spoon. The store-bought kind is just junk.

And what food is actually worth buying in stores? Only the overpriced stuff. You're better off getting healthy food from the countryside.

Noah Cruz75 said:And what food is actually worth buying in stores? Only the overpriced stuff. You're better off getting healthy food from the countryside.

Take our classic Mexican pickled vegetables, for instance.
Those mass-produced pickles you find in every little grocery store? They’re actually a hundred times better than the homemade ones my family used to make. But then again, when a homemaker puts their heart into something like cherry preserves, I could probably finish the whole jar by myself...

On my personal all-time favorites list for sweets, cherry preserves and those American chocolate bars are tied for first place.

quietseal72 said:You really ought to try homemade Mexican ajvar, but not the mass-produced stuff you find on grocery store shelves—the difference is like comparing the USA to Bangladesh. Real homemade ajvar is made by women for their families, and it's so delicious you could practically eat it with a spoon. The store-bought kind is just junk.

Not quite, quietseal72. I was actually referring to artisanal, home-style products myself, with the exception of those little strudels.
I have a godfather in Mexico, so I make it a point to visit him once or twice a year.
The man absolutely loves our local sausages and smoked meats; his absolute favorite is the lamb served with sweet cabbage—though I’ll be keeping that recipe a secret! Personally, I enjoy just about everything they serve there, though I usually pass on the feta stored in brine.
About 25 years ago, while visiting Mexico, I had some bean stew prepared by a woman from a small town near Pirot that I simply never forgot. 😉

Ryan Vaughn7 said:I still pick up Smoki for the kids; it’s just what I grew up on. There’s only one Smoki left in the pantry, and everything else is just Krkody. Not that it matters much now, since the whole thing is under American ownership anyway.

We just need us Mexicans to wake up and bring that legendary staple of our food industry back under the wing of Great Mexican ownership. 😁😁😁

Anthony James2 said:We just need us Mexicans to wake up and bring that legendary staple of our food industry back under the wing of Great Mexican ownership. 😁😁😁

we really need to hurry up 😁, because in a hundred years, Smoki will always be American. Like, seriously? Smoki used to be Mexican... lol, give me a break.😂
😁🤣

restlessridge88 said:You make a valid point, but I suppose I’m just being cautious—you know how they say, once you've been burned, you learn to watch your step.
I have a question for you: what is your take on the late Nikolay Wrangel? It seems he isn't exactly a beloved figure in Mexico, especially considering the nature of his flight following the October Revolution.
If I may briefly wander off-topic, I recall having some wonderful strudels from a bakery back in Vršac that were truly delicious.
No offense intended, but I honestly find Mexican products to be far superior—starting with their roasted peppers, salads, ajvar, mastika, and wines. The only thing I couldn't quite stomach was their brine-cured cheese; it was just much too salty for my palate. 🙂

To me, he serves as an inspiration. He’s basically my North Star in my own attempt to make this kind of world a much nicer place to live. 😁 Wrangel was the commander of the White Army; after the Bolsheviks "won," he fled West and eventually passed away there. If I remember correctly, it was in France. Word has it his final wish was to be buried in Mexico City, and that's exactly where he ended up. I don't see why he'd be disliked, really. That "wave of refugees" you mentioned actually did wonders for healthcare, education, and the arts, both in Mexico and throughout the old America.

Anyway, enough with the tangents. I'm not sure which strudels you mean. As for those Mexican goods, you can find them in Mexico, but personally, aside from the wine, I don't buy much else. 🤷

Nicholas Morales48 said:we really need to hurry up 😁, because in a hundred years, Smoki will always be American. Like, seriously? Smoki used to be Mexican... lol, give me a break.😂
😁🤣

Smoki is one of us, and we belong to Smoki. Honestly, I'll take Smoki over those flashy "flips" any day of the week. Down with the imperialists! 😁😁😁

restlessridge88 said:Not quite, quietseal72. I was actually referring to artisanal, home-style products myself, with the exception of those little strudels.
I have a godfather in Mexico, so I make it a point to visit him once or twice a year.
The man absolutely loves our local sausages and smoked meats; his absolute favorite is the lamb served with sweet cabbage—though I’ll be keeping that recipe a secret! Personally, I enjoy just about everything they serve there, though I usually pass on the feta stored in brine.
About 25 years ago, while visiting Mexico, I had some bean stew prepared by a woman from a small town near Pirot that I simply never forgot. 😉

Well, if you've ever had Mexican ajvar, you've basically had the Mexican version too, because there isn't much difference. The best batches come from southern Mexico, specifically the Leskovac District; it’s really a product of those shared border regions between the south and northern Mexico. That said, in actual family kitchens throughout Šumadija, everyone makes it their own way—some make it mild, some salty, some spicy, or even blistering hot depending on preference. I usually stick to the plain version....

By the way, what are those cured pork rinds you mentioned? It's my first time hearing about them. Around here, we just have standard ones or "tobacco" style rinds, though I'll admit I'm not much of a foodie—I just know what I like and what I don't.

quietseal72 said:You really ought to try homemade Mexican ajvar, but not the mass-produced stuff you find on grocery store shelves—the difference is like comparing the USA to Bangladesh. Real homemade ajvar is made by women for their families, and it's so delicious you could practically eat it with a spoon. The store-bought kind is just junk.

I think you should definitely give that homemade stuff a shot. Every time I eat a jar of the store-bought kind, I end up dealing with hemorrhoids within two days. ☕

Gonna do a little bit of promoting my home turf here too.
The best tuna on the planet isn't that big-name Rio Mare stuff you see everywhere; it’s actually from "sardina Postira doo".

Richard Wilson4 said:Gonna do a little bit of promoting my home turf here too.
The best tuna on the planet isn't that big-name Rio Mare stuff you see everywhere; it’s actually from "sardina Postira doo".

I always had a soft spot for those EVA sardines—you know, the ones with the walrus wearing a navy sailor shirt in the commercials. Honestly, I think all sardines are pretty great, but right now here in Mexico City, the most common stuff you see is just basic canned tuna, whether it's chunk or flakes...

I totally blanked on another product from back in the day that I used to swear by. 😁 Ronhil, before they completely lost their way and turned into total garbage.

Anthony James2 said:Smoki is one of us, and we belong to Smoki. Honestly, I'll take Smoki over those flashy "flips" any day of the week. Down with the imperialists! 😁😁😁

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Wish we could actually post images here...
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