On Sunday, June 13, 2021 at 7:51:32 AM UTC-10, odlayo wrote:
> On Sunday, June 13, 2021 at 12:05:38 PM UTC-5, GM wrote:
> > https://spectatorworld.com/life/what...asty-cornish/?
> >
> > What makes a pasty Cornish?
> Good article. Pasties rule!
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> Its pretty well known Cornish miners brought pasties to the Upper Midwest.
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> Parts of Michigan, especially the Upper Peninsula, still have a thriving pasty culture.
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> Its less appreciated Cornish miners brought pasties to other parts of the world.
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> Hidalgo, in Central Mexico, also has a thriving pasty culture (they spell it paste).
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> The Cornish miners may also have introduced football (futbol, soccer) to Mexico.
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> Now pasties have been reintroduced into the Midwest by way of Mexico.
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> Chicagos large Mexican community has at least two spots that specialize in the meaty turnovers.
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> Beef and potato is a common filling, but spicy fillings like tinga de pollo are probably more popular.
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> One shop even makes Pastes Hawaianos. Fusion food at its finest.

The Hawaiian empanada is totally awesome! Half a pound of laulau, dipped in poi, with chunks of Spam. What's not to like? I used to be into meat pies. The Italian pastie was my least favorite.
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