Tracing the Intriguing Origins of the Taco
The origins of the taco are as captivating as the flavors it encapsulates. Deeply rooted in Mexican history, the taco predates the Spanish colonization of Mexico. According to Jeffrey Pilcher, a professor of food history at the University of Toronto, the word 'taco' was likely used by indigenous peoples as a plug or wadding for firearms referring indirectly to its shape.While the precise historica...More
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