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HONDURAS

From Mexico, we will be journeying deeper into Central America, the southernmost portion of the North American continent. Honduras is the second largest country in Central America. The country has extensive coastal areas bordering the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. The country is rich in minerals, tropical fruits, and coffee—some major Honduran exports.

I read about the most interesting Honduran phenomenon—the annual Lluvia de Peces, or “rain of fish,” that occurs in the small town of Yoro. After the occurrence, a festive celebration takes place. This natural event has been happening for the past one hundred years, and in recent years, it has been happening twice a year. In the midst of a strong storm, fish that are not indigenous to the area rain from the sky. After the storm, the streets are filled with live fish. There are several theories about it, ranging from the scientific to the possibility that it’s a miracle and cannot be scientifically explained. Research more about this interesting phenomenon and decide for yourself what you believe is happening. https://scholar.google.com/

The Honduran Baleada is a traditional fare for Hondurans. It is a flour tortilla filled with ingredients such as meats, vegetables, and eggs. A form of this dish can be served at breakfast, lunch, or dinner. For breakfast, it can simply consist of refried beans served with “mantequilla crema,” which has a similar taste and texture to sour cream. The recipe for my Baleada combines meat, beans, eggs, and sour cream…yes—I combined all my favorite ingredients!