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The ships they arrived in were so gigantic (compared to their own canoes), the Aztecs called them floating mountains. Were these people humans? Or gods?  \nCortez meets Montezuma in the Aztec capital Tenochtitlan  \nThere was one way to find out. Emperor Montezuma sent his wisest thinkers to greet the strangers and offer them two types of food: the food of the gods, covered with blood; and the food of humans, including turkey, avocados – and soft corn tortillas.  \nThe Spaniards chose the human food and ate the tortillas. And Mexico would never be the same again.  \nWhen you want to eat like a real Mexican (or Spanish Conquistador, for that matter), don’t choose the pre-formed taco shells you find in supermarkets. Instead, choose soft corn tortillas. Made from whole grain corn, they are healthy, authentic and easy to prepare.  \nMexican Cooking Fiesta!  \nBuying Corn Tortillas  \nRead the label carefully! For authentic Mexican food, the first ingredient should be corn and/or corn masa, and there should be no wheat or other flavorings added, such as chile or spinach or tomato (“trace of lime” is ok) . I recommend the brand Maria and Ricardo’s, as pictured at the right (available at Whole Foods in Montclair and West Orange) .  \nTortillas should be found in the cold section and refrigerated. Those that do not require refrigeration contain preservativesand hydrogenated oils, which make them a less healthy (and less authentic) option.  \nPreparing Tortillas for Soft Tacos  \nPlace a dry skillet (a non-stick surface is helpful) on the stove over medium-high heat. When it’s hot enough for a drop of water to sizzle, it’s ready. Lay a tortilla directly on the dry skillet for 15-30 seconds. It’s helpful to shift the tortilla around on the skillet a bit during this time so it doesn’t stick. When you begin to see a slight bubbling, flip the tortilla over to warm the other side. The tortillas should warm and soften, but not brown more than a trace if at all.  \nA tortilla server (as shown in the picture) lined with paper towels or a soft cloth is helpful for keeping the batch of tortillas warm and soft until they’re ready to be served. If you don’t have one, you can wrap the tortillasin aluminum foil lined with paper towels. As you finish warming each tortilla, add it to the batch and cover it quickly.","cbCaic1p2M4tvaBM","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaic1p2M4tvaBM","pdf",522325,"English","# Mexican Cooking Fiesta!\n## A Corn Tortilla Story\n## Buying Corn Tortillas\n## Preparing Tortillas for Soft Tacos","[{\"question\":\"Why did Montezuma send food to greet the strangers?\",\"answer\":\"Emperor Montezuma sent his wisest thinkers to greet the strangers and offer two kinds of food: the “food of the gods” covered with blood, and the “food of humans,” including soft corn tortillas and other items like turkey and avocados.\"},{\"question\":\"What should you look for when buying authentic corn tortillas?\",\"answer\":\"For authentic Mexican food, the first ingredient should be corn and/or corn masa, and there should be no wheat or added flavorings. 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