Book description
The creator of the popular Chicano Eats blog and winner of the Saveur Best New Voice People's Choice Award takes us on a delicious tour through the diverse flavors and foods of Chicano cuisine--Mexican food with an immigrant sensibility that weaves seamlessly between Mexican and American genres and cultures.Esteban Castillo grew up in Santa Ana, California, where more than three-quarters of the population is Latino. Because Mexican food was the foundation of his childhood, he was surprised to see recipes for dishes on popular food blogs that were anything but the traditional meals he grew up eating. He was inspired to create the blog, Chicano Eats, to showcase his love for design, cooking, and culture and provide a space for authentic Latino voices, recipes, and stories to be heard.Building on his blog, Chicano Eats is a bicultural cookbook that includes 85 traditional and fusion Mexican recipes as gorgeous to look at as they are sublime to eat. Chicano cuisine is Mexican food made by Chicanos (Mexican Americans) that has been shaped by the communities in the U.S. where they grew up. It is Mexican food that bisects borders and uses a group of traditional ingredients--chiles, beans, tortillas, corn, and tomatillos--and techniques while boldly incorporating many exciting new twists, local ingredients, and influences from other cultures and regions in the United States. Chicano Eats is packed with easy, flavorful recipes such as: Chicken con Chochoyotes (Chicken and Corn Masa Dumplings)Mac and Queso FundidoBirria (Beef Stew with a Guajillo Chile Broth)Toasted Coconut HorchataChorizo-Spiced Squash TacosChampurrado Chocolate Birthday Cake (Inspired by the Mexican drink made with milk and chocolate and thickened with corn masa)Cherry Lime Chia Agua FrescaAccompanied by more than 100 bright, modern photographs, Chicano Eats is a melting pot of delicious and nostalgic recipes, a literal blending of cultures through food that offer a taste of home for Latinos and introduces familiar flavors and ingredients in a completely different and original way for Americans of all ethnic heritages.
PixelPioneer
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Dropkick
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Ella of Light
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Undergrad
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Dr. Cocktail
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Queen Bee
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Mental
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Lounge Master
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Wheels
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Racy Lion
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Bad Bunny
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Texas Butterfly
I can't thank the developers enough for constantly updating and improving the app. Audiobook enthusiasts, rejoice! This app is your new best friend. Finally, an app that turns my daily commute into an adventure through literature. Drag and drop downloads are genius. It simplifies the entire process.
Foot-long Fry
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Phoenix Sparrow
The ability to listen to books while multitasking is a game-changer for me. ListenBook's commitment to a seamless user experience is evident in its sleek design and intuitive controls.
Icy Avenger
ListenBook's comprehensive support for a wide range of audio formats sets it apart from other audiobook apps. ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch integration has made multitasking with audio content a breeze. I'm impressed by ListenBook's ability to extract artwork and metadata automatically. Adjusting the narrator's voice tone is a fun way to personalize the listening experience. The app is very intuitive. ListenBook makes finding and playing audiobooks simple.
The Final Judgement
I'm blown away by the quality of narration on this app β it's like being in the story. ListenBook has changed my audiobook game forever. No more format woes! Makes listening to audiobooks so easy and enjoyable. Thank you, ListenBook!
Gold Bentley
This app has rekindled my love for literature, and I'm spreading the word to everyone I know. I've never been this excited about my daily commute β thank you, audiobooks! ListenBook's user-friendly interface and powerful features have rekindled my love for audiobooks. The audio filters and precise controls are fantastic! Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fantastic way to introduce them to captivating stories.
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience