Honduras

So, what is a typical dish of Honduras? Really, there are several. There is even a popular dish whose name literally translates into "typical plate." In truth, the traditional fare of this Central American land is not so different from the food typically enjoyed in other countries, such as the United States, Great Britain, and China. The main difference is the food stuffs. Otherwise, it is easy to see that, Spanish, French, or English, the favored dishes are always hearty and filling, the kind of food that fills the soul as well as the belly.

The people of Honduras enjoy simple but flavorful fare, such as quesadillas, rice and beans, and scrumptious soups. People in the United States like meat and potatoes, people in England like steak and kidney pie - these are all the traditional dishes of each respective country. Central America is no different, no matter what area is in question.

Without a doubt, though, quesadillas are a very typical dish of Honduras. Easy to make from scratch and unquestionably filling, this food may be simple but it is also delicious. It is easy to see why this is such a well known dish. This cheesy delicacy is one of many favored national dishes, and it is generally served alongside a number of other local favorites.

For example, carne asada is hugely popular - it has even made the jump to becoming the favorite Spanish dish in other countries. Rather like its Mexican counterpart, the making of this typical dish of Honduras usually involves a party, especially when it is being made for a dinner involving friends and family. To balance the literal cheesiness of the quesadillas, carne asada is all about meat and a lot of preparation goes into making sure that it is just right. It is generally marinated in a surprisingly delicious concoction comprised of the juice from sour oranges, salt, pepper, and other spices like cilantro.

It is usually served with chismol sauce, another Honduran favorite. The name makes it sound exotic and even complicated. While the former is certainly true, making chismol is not hard at all. All it takes is some chopped tomatoes, diced onions, cilantro, lemon juice, and various other spices.

For a sweet balance to go with this savory meal, roasted plantains are often added. Plantains - sweet bananas - are generally a part of just about every typical dish of Honduras. They love them!

Quesadillas are unquestionably a favorite in this charming and exotic republic, but they are nothing like what most of us think. Authentic Honduran fare is quite a bit different than what we find in fast food restaurants. That is why so many people who visit Central America come back raving about the food and scouring cookbooks and the internet for recipes so that they can make authentic replicas of the delicacies they just enjoyed south of the border.

To try out some typical dishes of Honduras such as quesadillas, fried plantain, salsas, chismol, bronzed tilapia, conch soup, coconut bread and many, many more, check out these 111 Honduran recipes.

Margaret Assor is an enthusiast of ethnic cookery and an advocate of boredom free kitchens. If you want to try out some of the exotic Honduran recipes, visit her website at http:/www.RecipesForHonduranFoodsInEnglish.com

Despite the name, not all mega bats (megachiroptera) are larger than micro bats (microchiroptera). The major distinction between the two suborders is based on other factors.

Mega bats eat fruit, pollen, or nectar. They have a well-developed visual cortex and shows good visual acuity. Also, the sense of smell is excellant in these creatures. In contrast to micro bats, mega bats do not, as a rule, use echolocation (with one exception, the Egyptian fruit bat, which uses high pitched clicks to navigate in caves).

Micro bats use echolocation, whereas mega bats do not (except for Rousettus and relatives). Micro bats lack the claw at the second toe of the forelimb. The ears of micro bats do not form a closed ring, but the edges are separated from each other at the base of the ear. Micro bats lack under fur; the only have guard hairs or are naked. Micro bats eat insects, blood, small mammals, and fish.

It is a sad misfortune, that the answer is yes. It was not that way in the 70's and 80's, I grew up there in the 1980's for most of my childhood, but, shortly after I left, with the tightening of the U.S./Mexico Border in the mid 1990's, when the Republicans recaptured much of congress, a lot of Honduras staying in the U.S. illegally were deported. Because the majority came from Miami and Houston, they had kids and teenagers who had grown up in the gang culture, so, they formed criminal gangs, the infamous "Maras." Originally the whole "Mara" set up was a Salvadoran invention; El Salvador sent quite a few illegal immigrants to the U.S. when the U.S. backed death squads wrecked the country in the 1980's, and that was the birth of the "Mara Salvatrucha." They formed gangs, the Salvadorans did I mean, to protect themselves from beatings against both Mexicans (yes, Mexican Los Angelinos) and Black people, who, in the 80's were a lot more numerous in Los Angeles. The Salvadorans formed the Maras to protect themselves from black and Mexican gangs but in time, the Salvadoran community in Los Angeles got so huge, and from their connections with the Columbians they grew so powerful, pretty soon even the cops couldn't touch them. In fact, the L.A. riots of the 1990's, were instigated by Salvadorans, the infamous "MS13" was the force behind that, it wasn't the Mexicans, and it wasn't black people, it was MS13, as their gang is the most powerful. Pretty soon even other Latinos started joining, now, MS13 has members from all over the Spanish speaking Latin America, among them Hondurans, and, they have chapters in Dallas, Houston and of course Miami.

Tegucigalpa the capital, has in fact become even more dangerous than New York was in the 70's and 80's; sometimes robberies and muggings, take place in broad daylight. Whereas in the 80's everyone walked, and the streets were crawling with pedestrians, in this day and age everyone drives, people are too scared to walk. Also, you can not be out at night by yourself, you always have to travel with friends, and yes there are places you do not want to be in after dark. The Maras have gotten so out of control, that wealthier Hondurans have resorted to inhumane methods for their security. In the Honduran countryside, there are still farmers who use primitive, 19th century implements to grow their own food. For their boss, the "patron," they operate machinery, but they do not have the luxury of their own machinery to grow the food of their own plot of land. Most Honduran farmers are so poor, they live off the land entirely, that is the plot alloted to them. In a way its almost like serfdom. Nevermind what I said; IT IS serfdom, just like Europe was in the middle ages.

Because they use primitive farming implements, and because the fields are plowed with oxen drawing a plow, the majority of Honduran male farmers tend to be very strong from years of hard labor. They are also extremely adept at the use of the machete. Because the city promises better pay, and because of their reputation regarding the skillful use of the machete, wealthier Hondurans hire them as security guards, or sometimes personal bodyguards. Once, a "Marero" (gangbanger) attempted to rob a man; his "machetero" (machete bodyguard; that's the term) bodyguard, lopped his head clean off. Although mostly peaceful, Honduran farmers believe in "machete justice." They have already developed quite a reputation, so, both gangsters and even Columbian drug dealers who sometimes visit the country steer clear of them. Using a gun in public is dangerous; everyone hears, so, as a general rule, most gang members use knives and yes, machetes, however they are not as adept at its use as Honduran farmers are who, like I mentioned earlier, many are so good, they can lop your head off with only one swipe.

How do you think Spanish, and later William Walker's soldiers were thrown out of Honduras? Why do you think British pirates hid in the country? Because British pirates befriended the locals, because in Honduran culture, there is a culture of loyalty towards friends, Honduran campesinos protected British pirates from both Spanish, and later on British authorities. Because it was too dangerous to go into the country, in time the British crown simply lost interest, it was too "insignificant" a place anyway.

1) Always travel with friends.

2) If you have to walk somewhere, be sure it is only a block away. Never walk more than 3 city blocks if you can help it.

3) Regarding Comayaguela, Tegucigalpa's sister city across the river, DO NOT, I repeat, DO NOT go there after dark.

4) Always drive if you have to go someplace "far," this goes double at night. When you go out at night again, do not get caught walking. Many of those muggers have no conscious; whereas in the U.S. they only threaten, and you can walk away if you give them your wallet, in Honduras some of them will simply murder you on the spot. No threats, no harshly saying "give me your money!" they'll just simply shoot you and take everything. American and European backpackers, they strip naked. No, not to homosexually rape them (most are guys), by stripping them naked I mean, they STEAL IT ALL, EVEN THEIR UNDERWEAR. Head to foot man, they will take it all.

I'm not joking around here; there are parts of war torn African countries that are safer than parts of Honduras in terms of crime.

Resident Evil 5? That game wasn't scary man; being out alone on the streets of Tegucigalpa after dark, THAT was scary!

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