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Ken Cooke
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Any fans of Anthony Bourdain?
I watch his program on the Travel Channel, and it reveals so much about Latin America beyond the US Border region and Baja.
But, last night, he actually visited the US Border region, although it was Matamorros, Monterrey, Ciudad Acuña (with plenty of references to "El
Marriachi") as well as along the Rio Grande.
I think if he traveled Baja, it would make for an amazing program.  I'll
stay tuned, and let everyone know when he visits our favorite peninsula.
Anthony Bourdain at The Salton Sea
Anthony Bourdain in Medillin, Colombia
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Bajahowodd
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I'm sure you are going to contact them and make the suggestion. I know I'd watch.
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The Gull
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...and this has WHAT to do with Baja?
The show about the mainland border is at least two years old.
�I won\'t insult your intelligence by suggesting that you really believe what you just said.� William F. Buckley, Jr.
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Fred
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love what he eats
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Oso
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Ken. I've been a huge Bourdain fan since I read his book, watch every episode I can. But, let's face it, "Baja cuisine" is pretty much limited to
fish tacos. Puebla, by contrast, has over 800 different recipes for dessert alone. True, there are a few great places to eat like El Taco de
Huitzilipochtli, probably Jesse and Aldo's place (haven't been there yet) but these are not representative of any dishes originating in Baja. Still,
if he wanted to do it, I'd certainly watch.
All my childhood I wanted to be older. Now I\'m older and this chitn sucks.
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Ken Cooke
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I will drop a suggestion, and lets see what The Travel Channel says about say... Mulege, Loreto, La Paz and Todos Santos?
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woody with a view
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don't mention tijuana......
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Ken Cooke
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| Quote: | Originally posted by woody in ob
don't mention tijuana...... |
The funny thing about the comment, "What does this have to do with Baja?" was that on last nights program, the border fence was mentioned, Fish Tacos
were briefly mentioned, and Michael Chertoff's face was also shown along with lots of vintage reels showing border crossings in both Texas and
Tijuana. So, it was touched on, but nothing really explored and revealed.
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ckiefer
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My favorite channel....huge Anthony Bourdain fan! Samatha Brown had a special on southern Baja not too long ago. I was actually at the organic
market in San Jose the day she was taping. At first I was sure she looked familiar, then looked down at her shoes and knew she was a tourist. Who
would wear heals to the organic market? Then I noticed the film crew and it clicked....
The show has already aired.
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Sallysouth
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I'm scratching my head on this one...I could "almost" swear he did an off-road trip down Baja, eating at little ranchos etc., along the way(dirt
bike).Can't remember when that was but I believe it was here on Nomads and not Amigos.Was that the same man?Anyone remember this thread?
Happiness is just a Baja memory away...
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mulege marv
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new years day
for those not interested in the rose bowl parade, the travel channel is having a Anthony Bourdain marathon all day new years day. i know where my wife
will be, in front of the tube.
Want what you have
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Santiago
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"Ask a Mexican" guy says there's no such thing as 'real' mexican food - just many different regional cuisines. To be honest, I can't come up with an
item that would be the definitive Baja dish other than fish tacos or ceveiche (sp) maybe. Recently, I've been ordering caldos and have been amazed at
the variety. The theme seems to be everything in large chunks, say 1" square at least, which I like but she-who-must-be-obeyed prefers everything
diced into small pieces and every stinking bit of fat trimmed - might as well run it through a blender.
When watching Bourdain's show in Argentina I thought that would work for Baja - a few good chefs (like Jesse) and then a trip to a remote rancheria
for a goat pit-roast and maybe even a fish camp.
Does essence predate existence?
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Ken Cooke
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I did a little research 2 yrs ago, and realized that Ceviche is originally a Peruvian invention. In Lima, "Cevicerias" are as ubiquitous as Dennys or
Bob's Big Boy to us Americanos.
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Lindalou
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I am a really big fan. Watch him every chance I get. Saw the one on Mx. a couple of times.
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Von
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Thats so cool...
READY SET.....................
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BajaGeoff
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I too love Anthony Bourdain.
I think he could do a great show by just visiting a handful of taquerias and sampling the local favorites - tacos de lengua, de cabeza, de pescado, al
pastor...that would make for great tv in my opinion...but I am biased because I love tacos.
Let's not forget the Caesar salad either, which hails from Tijuana.
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Ken Cooke
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Since I didn't leave for Tijuana yet, I will keep the TV locked on The Travel Channel all day. 
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Sallysouth
I'm scratching my head on this one...I could "almost" swear he did an off-road trip down Baja, eating at little ranchos etc., along the way(dirt
bike).Can't remember when that was but I believe it was here on Nomads and not Amigos.Was that the same man?Anyone remember this thread?
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Sally,
That was a Nomad talking about his future involvement with Alton Brown doing a motorcycle trip ala "Feasting on Asphalt" down Baja.
I too am a big fan of Tony, his two books Kitchen Confidential and Nasty Bits are worth reading also.
Ken
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I would think the adventure of just getting anywhere offroad in Baja would be as interesting as the food--that's kinda the theme of some of shows
anyway. I can imagine driving to a fish camp and having fresh langosta, almejas, abalone, mussels, corbina, white sea bass, halibut, crab,
etc.,washing it down with Tecate, and then maybe heading out on some ass-kicking roads out to some remote rancho for some pit BBQ. Maybe a hike up a
blue palm canyon and some venado BBQ too. There's lots of Baja cuisine without even going to the restaurants!
[Edited on 1-1-2009 by Mexitron]
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Ken Cooke
I did a little research 2 yrs ago, and realized that Ceviche is originally a Peruvian invention. In Lima, "Cevicerias" are as ubiquitous as Dennys or
Bob's Big Boy to us Americanos. |
Had Ceviche in Peru and it is not the same as in Mex. In Peru it's much sweeter with larger chunks of fish. They don't put it on a tostada either.
It's served in a c-cktail glass.
Like Mexican Cheviche a lot better.
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