Bacon Oppression

I discovered this online. An LAist photographer took this shot and others.

The government only likes the pork that subsides bridges that go nowhere in Alaska or subsidize failing financial institutions.

But, there is even more proof that pork on the street threatens the status quo. That's right good people, hot dog vendors, primarily Latina/os, are being harassed and having their entire carts destroyed by the police, that some refer to as pigs..

Now, the vegan brothers and sisters may say that this is karma, but my good culinary comrades, this represents the livelihoods of many of these vendors. They are like the ice cream cart that ringadings its bell down city sidewalks calling children to have a sweet treat of Youth. They provide a sustenance, while not certified organic, is an organic place for late night city dwellers to get the food they need at what they can afford.

While I wish all these vendors offered alternative meats at all their carts, the LAPD is using "codes" and "permits" to say they are serving and protecting the community from bringing home the bacon. The LAPD is promoting the bacon as hazardous food idea put forth by the City of L.A., but it's just a ruse to keep these vendors from sharing their taste of Los Angeles. L.A. can legalize smog, but make bacon illegal. What else will these racist culinary villains do next?

Recipes for RNC

Good people,

We had to help so many of our protester friends get out of jail that I forgot to put up the recipes for the RNC special. If you went to the RNC special, and want recipes from the show, please email me Here! Also, we want to hear from you, so if you have comments about the show, we want to hear from you. Leave comments below or email. We want to hear positive of delta comments always. Our kitchen only gets stronger with the Power of the People.

In solidarity,
Mero

September 11th Completo

Today is the 7th anniversary of September 11th, and it is always a time of sadness for me, but great hope. Sadness because of the loss of life because of the horrific act of terrorism on the WTC, and great hope because of the way the people of New York came together and rebuild their community.

I was in New York nine days later watching my cousin Robert Karimi perform at the Nuyorican Poets' Cafe. I walked around to Union Square and noticed the incredible outpouring of love that occurred. People were writing letters of peace, and having dinners together. It is this spirit of NYC on the days after September 11th that I will always carry in my heart.

So to honor those that have lost their lives, please take the time to eat with someone that you love.

It has been said that it will take the nation years for us to truly process this tragic event in our nation's history. Don't process alone, good people! Try to get as many people together in order to bring that spirit of community back, bring together at least 3-8 people today.

And so you can have as many people as possible at your event, I have an easy recipe that is a favorite in my house to bring people together.

It's the Completo. Yes! I don't know why it is called the Completo, but this meal can be used to complete you community!

The Completo is a Chilean dish. Today is also the 35th anniversary of the CIA overthrown of Allende's government. The U.S. government thought Salvador Allende was a Chilean hot dog because he was too powerful with the Power of the People. In reality, I think the CIA wanted the Completo recipe. They are out to get everyone's receipes to control their flavor! )

Here's my recipe!


September 11th Completo
Elements:
A long bread roll (Get as many as the number of people you are eating with)

Avocado "salsa"
Avocados
a bit of oregano
Diced tomatoes

Toppings:
chop pickles (gherkins)
carrots, julienne
cebolla perla or small chives
"coleslaw" (cabbage sliced in vinaigrette without carrots)
tofu dog or sauteed mushrooms or, if you want to really feel like its 1973, a beef American hot dog.

Take the avocadoes and smash out the injustice. All the injustice of the CIA and other agencies that are against the right to the people to self-govern their own kitchen, locally and nationally. Add some diced tomatoes, place aside.

Pan-grill your dog with onions. Add the onions and some oil. When onions are soft, unlike the will of the People, then add your hot dog or mushrooms. If you want a socialist hot dog, akin to how the U.S. felt Allende was, so they had to replace him with the oppressive Pinochet, use tofu dog or other alternative meat dog.

After grilled, place your "dog" into the roll. Add toppings. Be diverse good people. Use your imagination, unlike the U.S. foreign policy, you can be human with choice, and add different things than I have listed.

Enjoy! and talk about these events, while you eat and enjoy each other's company.
-Mero

Final Days of the RNC/Mercury Bday

Good people,

I had no time to blog. There was so much chaos and excitement at the RNC in St. Pau; this past week. I was at various marches and prepping nights, making food for people that had been arrested, and making food for our show.

The increased presence of the police was very shocking, but what as comforting was cooking for the people at the Wedge.

I made a GLBT Torta for people to keep people aware about the issues of the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgendered community, and in salute to Queen pop singer, Freddy Mercury who was born on this day 62 years ago. If you want the recipe, email me at merococinero@gmail.com.

Also, the recipes for this latest show in Minneapolis will be up on Sunday, September 7th. We still have 3 more to go.

More recipes coming soon for this electoral season.

In solidarity,
Mero Cocinero

Remember, it is Freddy

RNC Day 1: Republicans Protect Trans-Fat

Greetings good people,

I am at the RNC.

I traveled the marches in St. Paul seeking the Power of the People. To see how the good people of the Twin Cities would show how this War in Iraq has caused mass indigestion.

The people were out in force!! With joy!



Sadly, the police were protecting institutions of Trans-Fats. Here is a picture of Riot Police protecting St. Paul institution Mickey's Diner. While Mickey's is an establishment of the People, the greasy spoon was the only one protected in the entire block. The Thai restaurants, the Mexican restaurants received no protection.



Here, again, we can see that the government only wants to protect institutions that lead to heart disease and diabetes. Where the good people will go to eat unbalanced meals.

Think about this people, the St. Paul government closes down the Downtown Farmer's Market during the RNC, yet keeps Mickey's Diner open. The government believes down with fresh food, up with oil. It seems like local policy reflects federal policy in St. Paul.

in solidarity,
Mero Cocinero