Marlene
Marlene’s mom gets her huaraches from this Mexican state known for its colonial architecture and leather goods.
What is Guanajuato?
Mimi’s first mom’s cultural background comes from this South Asian country , second mom’s heritage comes from both this continent and this European country.
What is India? /What are Africa and France?
This hot and yummy street food, often sold from carts in your neighborhood, features corn, mayonnaise, cheese, and chili powder.
What is esquite (corn in a cup)?
This region in Mexico is often called “the heart of Mexican culture” because it’s home to mariachi, tequila, and charros.
What is Los Altos de Jalisco?
This festival, celebrated every summer in the Caribbean, honors the end of the growing season.
What is a harvest festival?
Marlene's parents come from these two regions of Mexico, her mother from one, her father from the other.
What are Guanajuato and Guerrero/Oaxaca?
Mimi’s favorite cultural foods are these two flavorful South Asian dishes.
What is chicken curry and paneer?
You eat apple slices dipped in honey during this Jewish holiday to symbolize sweetness for the year ahead.
What is Yom Kippur?
The towns in Los Altos are known for these lively gatherings featuring banda music, fireworks, and street tacos where everyone in town shows up.
What are weekend fiestas?
Much of Kai’s home cooking takes its inspiration from this country’s cuisine.
What is India? / What is Indian food?
Marlene’s favorite cultural dish is this classic Mexican meal made with tortillas, sauce, and cheese.
What are enchiladas?
This holiday is often referred to as the “Festival of Colors.”
What is Holi?
On this holiday, families gather for a potluck-style meal while the head of the family prays for loved ones past and present.
What is Thanksgiving?
Los Altos is known as the birthplace of this traditional Mexican rodeo that celebrates horse-riding skills and cowboy pride.
What is the charreada?
Kai's favorite cultural dish is this lentil-based meal popular in South Asian cuisine.
What is dahl?
These are the type of tamales Marlene prefers.
What are banana leaf tamales?
Mimi knew how to count and say the alphabet in this language.
What is Punjabi?
On this day, you quickly eat 12 grapes, toss rice, and hug and kiss your loved ones as the new year begins.
What is New Year’s Eve?
When visiting Los Altos, you can’t leave without trying these iconic foods and drinks.
What are birria, tacos, and tequila?
Kai’s family comes from this tropical region known for its islands, music, and colorful festivals.
What is the Caribbean?
At what age did Marlene start learning English?
What is age 4?
Often referred to as a different type of church, this is the kind of church Mimi attended while growing up.
What is a Black Church?
This phrase, meaning “God take care of you/bless you,” is always said at the end of a phone call.
What is “Dios te cuide” or “Dios te bendiga”?
The region gets its name because it sits around 6,000 feet above sea level, making it cooler and ideal for growing agave.
What is “Los Altos” (the highlands)?
This dance, commonly seen at Caribbean festivals and parties, involves rhythmic hip movements.
What is whining?