Flour Power - History of the Tortilla

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Event Details

During the period of the Mexican Revolution, many immigrants made their way to Kansas to raise their families and work in the railroad, agricultural, industrial, and hospitality sectors of the state. A cultural offshoot of this new group of Mexican residents settling in the Midwest was the search for the perfect tortilla, a staple of Mexican cuisine. Because corn tortillas were difficult to make by hand, many restaurants and home cooks substituted wheat flour tortillas for their signature dishes. This presentation by Gene Chavez examines the rich history of Mexican immigration to Kansas and the journey of the humble but important tortilla. Co-sponsored by Humanities Kansas.

Event Type(s): Adult
Age Group(s): Adults