Primas, Manitas, and Calabacitas

The eighth book in the Tummy Talesseries, Primas, Manitas, and Calabacitas, is sponsored by the Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) Department of Chicana/o Studies, Journey Through Our Heritage (JTOH) Program, MSU Denver JTOH Student Org, MSU Denver Africana Studies, MSU Denver Office of Institutional Diversity, Colorado Folk Arts Council, Chicano Humanities Arts Council, and Colorado Cultural Connections. The previous books, No Pepperonis, Just Chicharrones; Holy Mole...
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The eighth book in the Tummy Talesseries, Primas, Manitas, and Calabacitas, is sponsored by the Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) Department of Chicana/o Studies, Journey Through Our Heritage (JTOH) Program, MSU Denver JTOH Student Org, MSU Denver Africana Studies, MSU Denver Office of Institutional Diversity, Colorado Folk Arts Council, Chicano Humanities Arts Council, and Colorado Cultural Connections. The previous books, No Pepperonis, Just Chicharrones; Holy Mole Guacamole!; Pinch a Lotta Enchiladas; Chili Today, Hot Tamale; Ole! Posole!; Frijoles, Elotes, y Chipotles, Oh My!; and Biscochitos for Mis Jitos have been written over a 27-year time period. In the past few decades, these books have represented a collaborative effort between professional storytellers, artists, teachers, professors, and community organizations that reflects the true diversity of the Southwest.May this addition to the collection enlighten all readers about the rich history of the amazing people who have helped create such vibrancy. Gentrification of our region has brought about tremendous economic growth in the past decade. Yet as the old gives way to the new, historic communities have often been displaced, and the cultural traditions of neighborhoods have been lost. It is our hope that the stories told in this anthology will serve in some small way to preserve the legacy of thosewho came before."Over time, we have become a woven tapestry of many different cultures. For Manito familias, when we make calabacitas, we know where we came from. This one simple dish lets us know that our ancestors are here in our bones and blood. It is a symbol of continuing hope for each new generation, a vow to continue our legacy, and to make the world better by continuing to honor our ancestors.For all families, and for all people, no matter where they come from, there is that one special food that resonates with their heart and soul. For us, it iscalabacitas."- Renee Fajardo