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Claudia Suarez of the Austin Spanish Academy spoke to Studio 512 about the importance of Hispanic Heritage Month, which begins September 15, and how to celebrate.
Claudia says: “I have a Masters in Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language from the University of Barcelona. I love teaching Spanish and being able to convey something about the Mexican people to my students. We came to the United States 16 years ago. My whole family lives in Mexico, and so does my husband’s. So we go out with cousins, uncles, grandparents and childhood friends at least twice a year. “
Can you tell us what the purpose of this month is?
“The purpose of this month is to celebrate the historical and cultural contribution that Hispanics living in the United States have made to this country. These include countries in the Caribbean, Central and South America, as well as Spain and Mexico. As you know, Hispanics are very hospitable, we love to receive and accompany people at home, we are lovers of a good plate of food, music, family and friends. In our case, as Mexicans living in the United States, we love that our children’s American friends know that there is always food and bed to receive in the Suarez home. We love delivering that Mexican part that makes them feel welcome and that helps American teenagers learn from other cultures. As Hispanics, we are also grateful and recognize the great opportunities this country has offered us. So we can say thank you by sharing the good things of our culture and the human warmth that sets us apart. “
How can we celebrate Hispanic heritage this month?
“Celebrate this month by supporting Hispanic businesses, eating in typical restaurants, cooking traditional dishes, donating to institutions or churches that help the poorest countries in Latin America, or simply playing the lottery or hanging out with a Hispanic person.”
Can you share a traditional recipe that you love with us?
“Every Hispanic mother has a version of this recipe. They are meatballs, but in a broth: caldo is the Spanish word for broth. We also call these meatballs Albóndigas. “
Chipotle Caldillo Meatballs
For the meatballs:
400 g of minced meat
• 1/4 C onion, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp coriander, finely chopped
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 C breadcrumbs
• 3 tablespoons of oil
For the caldillo:
• 3 slices of tomato
• 60 g onion
• 1 clove of garlic
• 2 tablespoons of marinated chipotle chilli pepper
• 1 C chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon salt
preparation
Mix the meat with the onion, coriander, egg, salt and breadcrumbs in a bowl. Shape the meatballs. In a pan over medium heat, heat the oil and seal the meatballs. Set the meatballs aside and keep the juice in the pan. For the caldillo, mix all the ingredients apart from the salt. Fry the caldillo in the same pan as the meatballs, slowly pour in the meatballs and cook, covered, over low heat for 20 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked. With salt.
Are there any Spanish owned local businesses that you love because you want to know who to support this month?
“I love El Naranjo and OneTaco! El Naranjo has delicious, authentic food and OneTaco is… tacos. You can’t go wrong. Their salsas in particular are very authentic and they taste great when I feel like home. Mint Event Design is run by a party planner, Carolina Villareal: As Mexicans, we love to party! She will make sure that everything looks fantastic. “
Can you tell us more about the Austin Spanish Academy?
“The Austin Spanish Academy offers Spanish classes for all ages. With our proven Spanish immersion program, our classes create an environment in which students learn Spanish naturally, through meaningful associations and interactions that enable them to use the Spanish language to communicate and express their thoughts. Miss Ana has put together a great team with Spanish native speakers. “
The Austin Spanish Academy offers online courses for children and adults, individuals and groups. Learn more about getting started today at AustinSpanishAcademy.co. Learn more about Hispanic Heritage Month on the official HispanicHeritageMonth.gov website.
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