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Avocados were first introduced.......

Avocados were first introduced to the United States in 1871, when Judge R.B. Ord planted three trees in Santa Barbara, California.

Origin of Avocados

Avocados are native to Central and South America, where they have been cultivated for over 10,000 years.

Carnitas are a Mexican dish consisting of small pieces of pork that are cooked in their own fat, salt, and sometimes oranges. They're typically considered a special occasion food, served often at celebrations within the Mexican culture and at most Mexican restaurants
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Mexican Cuisine Today

Mexican cuisine is a blend of all the above-mentioned influences. However, there still exists diversity in the cuisine according to the regional differences in Mexico. Mexican food varies by region, and is influenced by the local climate, geography, and ethnic differences among the inhabitants. Northern Mexico is famous for its beef production and meat dishes, whereas southeastern Mexico is known for its spicy vegetable and chicken-based preparations. On the other hand, seafood is commonly prepared in the states of Mexico which border the Pacific Ocean or the Gulf of Mexico. Here are the common dishes that comprise Mexican food.

Mayan Influence on Mexican Cuisine: Comida Prehispánic

Mayan Influence on Mexican Cuisine: Comida Prehispánica

One of the earliest influences on Mexican food was the culinary influence of the Mayan Indians who were traditionally nomadic hunters and gatherers. The Mayan Indians lived in the Yucatan area in Southeast Mexico. Owing to the fact that the Mayan Indians were hunters, their food basically included animals like raccoons, deer, rabbits, armadillos, rattle snakes, iguanas, spider monkeys, pigeons, turtles, frogs, turkeys, and even several insects. Other accompaniments included tropical fruits, beans and corn. Although some of those influences are still retained, this kind of food is now known as pre-Hispanic cuisine or comida prehispánica, which is considered to be a rather exotic cuisine in Mexico.