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Mexico - Lady making tortillas
Mexico - Lady making tortillas. She is rolling out the dough on a stone (with a rolling pin), shaping the tortillas and cooking them on a hot stove, with a elaborate stone chimney. Date: circa 1905
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Chimney Cookery Cooking Dough Forming Hot Plate Kneeling Kneels Mexican Mexico Pots Rolling Rolls Shaping Stove Tortilla Tortillas
EDITORS COMMENTS
Mexico, circa 1905: A Traditional Tortilla-Making Scene This photograph transport us back in time to a quaint Mexican street, where the aroma of freshly cooked tortillas wafts through the air. In the foreground, a woman in traditional Mexican attire is intently focused on her task, her brow furrowed with concentration as she expertly works the dough. The scene is set against a backdrop of simple yet functional cookware. A large, intricately designed stone chimney rises in the background, its purpose to vent the smoke from the open-fire stove. A hot plate sits nearby, its surface glowing with the heat of the flames. The woman's hands move deftly as she rolls out the dough on a large, flat stone using a wooden rolling pin. The dough is then carefully shaped into perfect rounds, each one ready to be cooked on the hot stove. Pots filled with various ingredients simmer on the stove, adding to the rich, flavorful stew of sights, sounds, and smells that make up this vibrant and authentic Mexican scene. The woman's expression is one of deep satisfaction, as if she takes great pride in her role as a provider and caretaker. The simple act of making tortillas is a testament to the enduring traditions and cultural heritage of Mexico, a tradition that continues to be passed down from generation to generation. This photograph is a beautiful reminder of the rich culinary history and the importance of traditional cooking methods in Mexican culture. The intricate details of the scene, from the elaborate chimney to the woman's traditional attire, invite us to step back in time and experience a moment of authenticity and connection to the past.
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