This Arroz con Leche (rice with milk) is an effective way to convey New Mexico culture. By bringing in a traditional
Spanish dish, Athena shows that New Mexican culture contains a mix of Spanish culture, it is part of who we are in NM. A simple bowl of sweet rice can convey the mood of homey-ness, depending on how one grew up, it can be a comfort food, while appealing to one's senses of taste and smell. Questions that might arrise when seeing this dish are: What does it taste like? and When can I eat it? This dish is created to please the senses, while showing culture of New Mexicans, and how we live.
This Arroz con Leche (rice with milk) is an effective way to convey New Mexico culture. By bringing in a traditional
Spanish dish, Athena shows that New Mexican culture contains a mix of Spanish culture, it is part of who we are in NM. A simple bowl of sweet rice can convey the mood of homey-ness, depending on how one grew up, it can be a comfort food, while appealing to one's senses of taste and smell. Questions that might arrise when seeing this dish are: What does it taste like? and When can I eat it? This dish is created to please the senses, while showing culture of New Mexicans, and how we live.
Janelle Kerr