Concha Power!A Reflection of the YearAs the end of the quarter is approaching, I can’t help but stop and reflect on the past year; honestly, it breezed by so quickly that I…Jun 1, 2018Jun 1, 2018
Concha Power!Ama’s MoleThe hissing of her old stove is heard throughout the house. The odor of gas is faint- she’s been simmering for hours — most likely since…May 1, 2018May 1, 2018
Concha Power!A Culinary ConversationAs the new quarter is underway, and as the deadline for the first blog post of spring is approaching, I sit here contemplatively as I think…Apr 17, 2018Apr 17, 2018
Concha Power!Mole Madre, Mother Mole“Flavors from around the world have influenced Mexican dishes. The same can be said about Mexican traditional favorites affecting other…Mar 13, 2018Mar 13, 2018
Concha Power!Food for ThoughtWith the increasing popularity of food blogs, documentaries, and at home culinary cooking services like Blue Apron and HelloFresh, as well…Feb 21, 2018Feb 21, 2018
Concha Power!Trans-food-sionAs of late, well, really, all week, I’ve been dreading (sorry, Tamara!) the infamous blog post. Not because I dislike the assignment, but…Jan 20, 2018Jan 20, 2018
Concha Power!Destino ManifiestoManifest Destiny. Otherwise known as, “a term for the attitude prevalent during the 19th century period of American expansion that the…Nov 30, 2017Nov 30, 2017
Concha Power!Hacienda Napoles: From Garden of Eden to Gates of HellSo where exactly did the man, who made Forbes’ International Billionaires List for seven years straight and who went on to be crowned…Nov 16, 2017Nov 16, 2017
Concha Power!Robin Hood: Hero or Villain?Pablo Escobar and Robin Hood may have a lot more in common than you think. Having completed the most recent reading, The Aeneid, I felt it…Oct 31, 2017Oct 31, 2017
Concha Power!Guns, Glory, and (White) GoldEmpire. What associations first come to mind? Power? Expansion? Assimilation? Land? Conquest? Formally defined, the word “empire” is known…Oct 10, 2017Oct 10, 2017
