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Carne a la tampiqueña is a traditional dish that was invented by José Inés Loredo and his brother Fidel in 1939. The story starts with Loredo's restaurant, Club Tampico, where the chefs served almuerzo huasteco, a breakfast dish that included green enchiladas, cecina (dried meat), grilled queso fresco, and a combination of beans and epazote.
The dish was so popular that its name was changed to carne a la tampiqueña, with the addition of onions and Poblano chiles, while the cecina was replaced by a long and thin beef steak. It's inspired by the city of Tampico, and each element on the plate has a meaning: the oval plate for serving symbolizes the Huasteca region, the steak is for the Panuco river, the enchiladas and guacamole for the greenery and fields in the region, the beans are for the region's rich soil, and the cheese symbolized the noble spirit of local people.
Torta de la barda is a traditional sandwich originating from the city of Tampico. The base is a crusty white bread roll called telera, bolillo, pan blanco, birote, or pan francés, depending on the region.
The rolls are filled with shredded beef, pork rinds in green salsa, refried beans, pork cheese head, thinly sliced ham, cheese, tomatoes, onions, avocado slices, and Mexican chorizo. The sandwich is stuffed with a large number of ingredients because it was originally sold to marine and train station workers in the early 1930s from small stands that were setlled along the fence (barda) of the Tampico Marine Terminal and near the train station.
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Mangos a la canela is a traditional dessert originating from Tamaulipas. It's usually made with a combination of large ripe mangos, cinnamon, and sugar. The mango, sugar, and cinnamon stick are covered with water and simmered until the sugar dissolves.
The mango is removed from the pan and the remaining liquid is reduced until syrupy and thick. The slices of mango are arranged on a plate, drizzled with syrup (it can be hot or cold), and the dessert is typically served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side.
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Dark Pure Vanilla - Danncy Vanilla is a premium vanilla extract made from the finest dark vanilla beans. Known for its rich and intense flavor, it offers a deep, aromatic profile perfect for enhancing a wide range of desserts, baked goods, and beverages.
This pure vanilla extract is ideal for those who appreciate a bold, authentic vanilla taste, adding a touch of elegance to any recipe.
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