The good people of San Antonio and the city mayor have made me an official honorary citizen, awarded at the Alamo. What an honor! I filmed the occasion too - watch the vlog here: ua-cam.com/video/yaOUveO_xjQ/v-deo.html
@@davidcruz8667 I mean I eat them in the traditional way of unwrapping them and shoving them directly in my mouth but getting them in a restaurant they serve it with something else. I don't really order tamales at restaurants though. They come to me via someone's abuela by the dozen and I don't ask questions.
That was the most touristy Tex/Mex food I've ever seen,and I have lived in San Antonio for 45 years. That is a real shame because there are so many small neighborhood places with great food. The Riverwalk has been renovated so much since I first moved here.
@@synthWizkid Yes you should absolutely go there and while you're in the UK you really should also go to Wales. There are parts of both that have literally jaw dropping scenery that's going to make you feel like you're going to crash your car. And yes if you really want to have the best experience in that part of the UK I give the same advice that I give if they come here to Texas: You have to rent a car so you can explore what you want to, find hidden gems, meet more locals, and most importantly you make your schedule so you'll never feel pressured to leave a place you really want to explore. Yes you have traffic circles, the steering wheel is on the wrong side of the car and you have to drive on the wrong side of the road, and in rural areas it's a challenge because of farm equipment, and sheep and cattle crossing the road. So you get out of the car and go talk to the farmer.
As a native born Texan I always love seeing the Alamo. But the iconic building in your vid is only a small portion of the original mission. The building behind you was the chapel. It was intended to build it three stories tall with bell towers but they only got two stories built. It and a convent stands in what was the south end of the inner courtyard, but was only a small part of the total mission enclosure. There were over thirty adobe buildings within the complex in addition to the chapel. Most of it was inclosed in a two foot thick wall about two and a half meters high. The north-south walls were 150 meters long and the east-west walls that completed the inner court were 49 meters long. In total, the rectangular mission covered over three acres with the building which still stands located in the southeast corner. Most of the mission no longer remains, obviously. But that 13 day long battle didn't take place in that one small building.
Shaun, you need to come back to San Antonio in April during Fiesta. Then El Mercado and LA Villita are really rocking. P.S. Those were not the tamales most Texans grew up with. Read the description below.
As a native San Antonian I must say the Iron cactus has absolutely amazingggg food!!! Though if you’re ever in town again I’d strongly recommend the food trucks! That’s where you get the REAL good stuff!! :)
Yeah I wouldn’t suggest any big restaurants for sure food trucks, tequitos west avenue is Amazing best street tacos I’ve had in my intire life atleast Al pastor is
Mi Tierra, unless things have changed, is always a good place to stop. We've always said that it isn't a trip to San Antonio without a stop at Mi Tierra, at least at the sweet shop, if not the restaurant itself.
@@ibosquez5238 In central and parts of south Texas many of the people that live trace their ancestry back to Prussia and Bavaria if they are German, the UK specifically Scotland and Wales and, also Ireland. Many of Welsh and Scots came over to Texas when we were still a country not a state. The Irish came during the potato famine. I live in the Coast Bend in Corpus Christi and all up and down our Gulf coast we have a lot of Koreans and Vietnamese who are mostly fishermen or shrimpers who came here as refugees during the wars there.
Born and raised in Texas and I was like "What? Tamale on a stick? What kind of tamale would hold together if you shoved a stick in it and tried to pick it up?"
My favorite Tex Mex plate contains beef enchiladas, crispy taco, chalupas, refried beans and Spanish rice.with a generous serving of guacamole.If you have any digestive problems and hesitate to eat the spicy Tex Mex food, I find guacamole is very soothing to the stomach.
O'Henry didn't start the Rolling Stone magazine that you're thinking of, but he did write many famous short stories like "The Gift of the Magi" about a young, poor couple who sell their dearest possessions to give each other Christmas presents and "The Ransom of Red Chief" about the kidnapping of a young kid who turns out to be so obnoxious that the kidnappers pay his parents to take him back. I remember reading these short stories in elementary school- they were included in my English textbook.
Wishing you had eaten at the famous Mi Tierra restaurant. Not on the Riverwalk, but over in the Spanish Marketplace. It's a San Antonio landmark and the food is amazing.
Tamales are just meat or something else in cornmeal steamed in corn husks. It’s very labor intensive to do and really is only busted out during major holidays like thanksgiving or Christmas. You literally have to get the cornmeal ready by making a dough which needs to sit overnight, corn husks that soak in water for three days with a certain chemical to make them soft enough to use, then meat or whatever filling it is. You need to have a lot of people to make these assembly line style with one person doing one job like spreading cornmeal or wrapping it together. It’s a long process to do but cooking isn’t that simple either as you have to constantly watch the steam as too little it turns to dust while too much they turn to mush, people constantly adjust heat to get the best results. Takes several days to pull off.
The process is also why it's made in large batches. Had to do some research in my high school years on food from Mexico, and you might be surprised by the fact that Tamales have been around for centuries, as Shaun said in the video, they're a Mesoamerican food. The food itself was a travel food, used for armies or hunting parties to take with them as a quick meal while on the move.
Glad you love it in the US Shawn! Funny thing is is that I’m an American but I now have citizenship in Paisley Scotland 😂 but I’m glad you love it there, it’s really flattering to us Americans 🏴🇺🇸 Happy you love our culture just as much as we love yours! 😁
Shaun, the statue of the monk you pointed out is, specifically, St. Anthony of Padua, for whom our city was named by the Canary Islanders who founded it in 1731.
Oh YIKES. Whomever is giving you these recommendations...I'm sure that they mean well but, man, oh man. Sending y'all to a crappy TexMex chain is heartbreaking. San Antonio is teeming with delicious, INTERESTING, TexMex spots. Anyway. Better luck next time! Love your vlog. Y'all are great!
Legend has it that at the Siege of the Alamo one moonless night a young Mexican lieutenant and his old sergeant were reconnoitering on a hill overlooking the Alamo. Suddenly, a strange sound was heard by both. The young lieutenant asked what the sound was. The old sergeant said it was bagpipes and it means either the British army is coming......at which the lieutenant's eyes widened in fear......or there's a Scotsman in the Alamo.
i don't know what those were @6:19 but get someone to take you somewhere you can get a real tamale looks like they took half a left over one and dipped it in fry batter and fried it, the tacos looked pretty good.
Agreed. Someone needs to take the Scotsman to a place where they serve traditional tamales. Hey maybe even some sweet tamales like the kind they make in Southern Mexico.
"A fried ball of stuff." The best description of a tamale I have ever heard! I live in Houston and have been to the River Walk. It is quite the cultural experience. Next March I will be in your country, Scotland. We will be in Edinburgh for a day or two. It would be great to meet you. Thank you for all of your wonderful Texas videos.
You're going to love Edinburgh!!! The Royal Mile blew my mind. We sat in St Giles cathedral for several hours staring at the incredible stained glass. I hope you have a blast! I loved it so much I went back and got married there. 😍
If you're still there and have time, swing by The Guenther House or The Magnolia Pancake Haus for breakfast. Both are wonderful. Magnolia edges out the Guenther for variety, but the Guenther wins for ambience. So glad you've enjoyed your trip. Welcome to Texas.
Park Rangers do a good job of protecting the tourists at night on the Riverwalk. I've been down there myself and have seen them watching people. Edit: The river is not at street level because of a devastating flood in the 1920s. I saw a picture of a downtown bar and there was a lady sitting on a barstool and the water was almost up to the seat.
Thank you for sharing this beautiful view of Texas, I have never seen this state with such kind eye's. God Bless you and the misses, from the great state of Michigan~
You should have come further south to the Rio Grande Valley TX for excellent TX Mex food. Here we still do real barbacoa, real Mexican rice, and a hangover soup called menudo. Texas has some good Whiskey and wines.
@@MexAm120902 I know but I grew up in Texas eating Tex-Mex and never saw fish tacos on a menu until maybe ten years ago. Maybe I just wasn't eating in the right places. :)
can’t really remember but I think there may have been a Scottish dude that died in the Alamo last stand. Anyways, welcome to Texas! I’ll bet and I am sure you have already met many of my gregarious Texas brethren who are very curious by nature and do not shy away from immediately and awkwardly yet enthusiastically asking on your accent and origins. Yay for Texas! haha we are not all like that obviously each person has their own personality. And at the same time, it is a known stereotype of Texas people and/or Southern people.
My first cousin 6 times removed, Jesse McCoy, died at the Alamo. Pretty sure he was of Scottish ancestry. One of the "Immortal 32" who came from Gonzales to reinforce the Alamo. There were other Scots, including piper John McGregor.
I find it funny that he goes to Texas where you can literally stand anywhere, throw a stone, and hit a Mexican restaurant, and yet he still gets the yuppy, non-authentic version. 😂😂
Not in my area. Maybe it's just bad luck but for the last 4 years I found maybe 5 authentic mexican restaurants. The majority of places are tex mex and sometimes I believe these tex mex restaurants think they are authentic mexican food.
Some other Tex Mex foods that you might like are: Fajitas, enchiladas, good guacamole or something with verde sauce. Good Mexican (Not Spanish) rice and good refried pinto beans are delicious. Some cactus fruits are edible and sold in stores. Drinks: Saw you had some margaritas. Those are usually good. There's a lot of good Mexican beers and sodas. I like Corona beer. Mexican Coca Cola is better cause it has real sugar. Jarritos (pronounced Haritos) sodas are good. They probably have good chili and barbeque in Texas.
That's a very bougie presentation of a tamale, but I'm sure it was tasty. As for me, whenever I try out a new Tex-Mex restaurant in my city, I always have to try their fajitas....usually beef or chicken or a mix of both. It's like the signature DIY Tex-Mex dish....they bring the sizzling meat and other fixings and warm tortillas and you assemble them to your fancy....and they're amazing. Wash it all down with a cold Negra Modelo or a cold bottle of Corona with a lime slice in it....heavenly.
Sidebar/Fun Fact, General Sam Houston had told the Alamo defenders to get the hell out of there and retreat. They ignored him. But "Remember the Alamo! Remember Goliad!" became Texian rallying cries.
I’ve lived in Texas and eaten Texmex for most of my 61 years…. I don’t know what you ate, but tamales don’t come on a stick and fish tacos aren’t what we ordinarily eat. Come to Houston and I’ll take you to eat real and really great Texmex!! 👍
Scottish &Irish men have a special place in the hearts of San Antonionians. The majority of the men who died defending the Alamo were Scots & Irish. They are Texas heroes.If you go to the Alamo you can read about it. Mi Terra restaurant in the Market Place is where the local go. Great TexMex food. Best coffee. TexMex was created in Mexico. Texas was once part of Mexico. You have to see the Pearl District. I grew up in San Antonio. That side of town the West Side is called Ghost Town. Lots of haunted houses & buildings.
Fair warning...Mexican food in Texas is addictive!! I moved to Texas and in less than a year went from 185lbs to 245lbs in less than a year eating at the Mexican buffet in Cleburn!!! Had no luck finding a job and moved back to Georgia. I back to normal weight but man do I miss that food!!!!
Shaun, I love ya' man, and I'm a very solid consumer of Kentucky bourbon whiskey, living in the middle of the distilleries and horse farms. In Scotland, it's whisky. In Ireland, America, and Canada, it's whiskey. There may be some debate who invented the stuff, the Scots or the Irish, so you two will have to battle it out to settle the issue. I suggest a three round contest: round 1) caber throw. round 2) hurley match. round 3) drinking contest. Agreed? :D
I lived in San Antonio in the early 1970's. I had the good fortune to meet my mom's old friend, and she and I spent a lovely day on the Riverwalk. I remember a Mexican restaurant that served the best tacos and tamales I ever ate. And yes, an authentic taco is a profusion of different wonderful flavors. So glad you two enjoyed the experience!
Hey, I live in San Antonio, Texas. I subscribed to your channel because you didn't come to America to complained about it like many Europeans and Australians. You came to enjoy America. We enjoy you.
Shaun - You should look into the Scottish piper that led the defensive chare at the Alamo. A piper leads the troops into battle into Scotland and one did in on of the most iconic battles of the American West.
There are a couple channel's I follow where the creators get into some "interesting" predicaments and I think: "I know they are alright because they posted the video."
Was that the Majestic Theater you passed?? If so that is a very beautiful theater. I’m so glad you got to eat Tex-Mex in SA. Cheese Enchiladas are my favorite, but not everyone knows how to make them. I really hope you were able to try breakfast tacos during your stay too.
Shaun, the Scottish people in a very large part have made America great. The Scottish people have deep roots in the USA , They are a very important ingredent in the American stew. You feel very at home here because because you are.
When we travel we follow the locals advice on where to eat. Sometimes we have a shack on the water, a boarding house, a hole in the wall that only makes 1 or 2 items that are NOT substituted with a line before they open. Then there’s the grand ole dame that surprises everyone. I love food!
Hi Shaun! I really enjoyed this post, as I grew up jn San Antonio. I had no idea that O. Henry lived there. The Tex-Mex you tried looked delicious but very modernized. I think of it as comfort food, and usually simple but plentiful. I think they gave you the tamale on a stick so you don't have to peel the corn husk yourself.
I always had a desire to go there since I was a kid and never really knew why . I'm Philipino after all . When I did a DNA test a few years back I found out I was 27% Scottish. Who knew 🤔
I was born in Germany, but like they say in Texas...I'm not from Texas but I got here as fast as I could... I'm just here for the accent ❤️ I was privileged to go on a two week trip to Scottland to tour the Hughlands and I magically felt at home... Then I do an ancestry research and my Dad's heritage is Scot...well my last name is Shadden...from Ayre...who knew...it's a small world afterall.
I watched your vid of you buying your hat and it gave me reason to start wearing mine that I bought several years ago but felt it doesn't quite fit in in Southern California. Eff it, I'm wearing it with my "roper" low heel cowboy boots.
Every time I’ve been to San Antonio I’ve had fun even filming some movie scenes there a long time ago now. I loved meeting people and speaking German and Spanish with the locals and tourists.
I've never seen a Tamale on a stick before. Is that something specific to Tex-Mex? I have had Tex-Mex before, but as I said, never saw a Tamale like that.
I lived there for over five years and the riverwalk is pretty safe mainly because there are always people there at a hotel, the bar or something. I used to take my kids as a treat for Marble Slab during the week
I avoid wheat and corn these days, but I dearly wish I could wallow in Tex Mex every day. Though sometimes I’ll dig into sizzlin‘ fajitas & peppers. (Though I’ve never understood why people put fish in tacos.)
it’s just a different type of meat to put in a taco. And is awesome when the fish is cooked correctlu or seasoned correctly. But yah a fish taco can go bad easily also. And also furthermore, fish tacos are just another type of cuisine originating in Mexico where all our other favorite Mex and TexMex cuisines came from. Mexicans that live along the Pacific coast or Gulf coast naturally put the fish meats that they had access to into their tortillas. So it’s easy to understand, why, how, when, et cetera, and it is totally ok if you never ever will like them because of your personal preferences. But CAN and SHOULD understand the concept of fish tacos while simultaneously preferring to not ever eat them according to your rightful personal preferences. Berryhill’s fish tacos in Houston! A local favorite!
you can have all sorts of Mexican and TexMex cuisines and cut out the flour and corn based ingredients. Like beans! Beans beans they’re good for your heart!
You have an ocean coastline, it's crazy to me that you don't understand fish tacos. Done right they are some of the best tacos! Also check out Siete brand tortillas, they are grain free, so if you know your way around the kitchen you can still have texmex. :) Their tortilla chips are pretty good too.
The closer you are to the sea the greater the chances are that fish will end up on your plate in very imaginative ways. The chances increase to a certainty if you have a large number of Catholics in the area.
You must try Arizona Mexican food, mostly Sonoran Mexican food. It's the best and unique from other Mexican food. It's the best! I'm glad you're enjoying everything!
Correct! Tex-mex is code for fraudulent tourist trap crap.Mexican food is free standalone delightful stuff needing no input from passing gringo tastes. we moved to San Antonio 4years ago and most of the mexican food is meh.you cant find street tacos done right anywhere! its like throw some refried beans in a yorkshire pudding and tell em its tex mex.just say no to not mexican mexican food is how we roll.go to go west for better Mexicans and their food.just the way it is.
I'm glad your stay in Texas had been so good. If you ever find yourself back in North Texas you need to find a restaurant called El Fenix. They are the ones that began the whole Tex Mex revolution. The original restaurant was in Dallas but they now have several more. It's my favorite restaurant to eat at. For awhile I was practically living there. But definitely glad y'all had a good time.
As much as you love and appreciate America, I loved Scotland. I really want to go back and see more of it. Beautiful place and the people are just amazing.
O. Henry’s paper “The Rolling Stone” was a humor magazine that failed in April 1895. It never made him a profit. Hi Shaun! Come to Las Vegas, Nv and let us show you the real Vegas!
I'm glad you're enjoying your tour of the unquestionably great state of Texas. One observation: I've lived here for all of my life (so far), but I don't recall seeing a tamale on a stick. Interesting. In any event I'm glad you're both enjoying the Tex-Mex cuisine and I hope you take nothing but happy memories back home to beautiful Scotland. Have a great visit! Cheers from Dallas.
The Riverwalk is gorgeous especially in late May thru most of June when the Magnolia trees are blooming. So fragrant and flowers as big as dinner plates. Only word of caution I'd give for the Riverwalk is watch out at closing time, the snakes are known to come up out of the water onto the sidewalks.
As a native Texan and long-time San Antonio resident, you did a great job Shaun! A good friend of mine is a Scot and retired British Army officer fell in love with Texas and San Antonio when he was assigned to Lackland AFB as an exchange officer. Part of his farewell ceremony, he was made an honorary Texan. He's so passionate about Texas and SA, that he and his wife are flying back from England for a 50th anniversary Spurs game! Salut and Sláinte!
I think that’s more like a foodie Tex-mex place. Most tex-Mex is simpler & less fancy. Tamales 🫔 are wrapped in corn husks & steamed & best bought from an old Mexican lady walking around the bar late at night selling a dozen of tamales wrapped in foil for a very cheap price. 😂 But thanks for giving my state a nice review! Come to Houston next!! We’d love to have a review of our city!
Tamales on a popsicle stick?! That's just wrong man. They are either wrapped in a corn husk or a banana leaf. Stop fancying up what does not need to be fancy. I didn't make it past there. Somewhere the chili queens are laughing.
Ha! Yes, we spell whiskey differently because we use a different grain for mash. Husband and I have some Scottish roots and he is a big fan of Scotch Whisky. We went to Scotland on honeymoon and did a little whisky touring along A95 just north/east of Cairngorms. Seven days and I didn't want to go back home because it was SOOO beautiful and I didn't feel like I had seen nearly enough. I'm dying to return someday!
@@shaunvlog I'm sure they were made of tamale ingredients but they weren't tamales. They were kind of "deconstructed" tamales. Tamales are wrapped in corn husks and steamed.
Fyi, rural Americans tend to exaggerate the dangers of cities. There're a lot of urban myths about the dangers and violence in cities. Currently there is a lot of road rage, political violence, and lots of property crime, but actually rural areas tend to be worse now than all but the most densely crowded, poverty stricken areas. Cities actually tend to have better policing and faster response times than the countryside, and there's far less drug crime in cities now rather than in the country, where most illegal grows and labs happen. As bad as the homeless population and concurrent drug problems seem in our cities, the opiate epidemic, fentanyl trafficking, and the meth crisis are far harder on country folk than in the cities. The Mexican Cartels routinely get profiled and rounded up in the cities. Their big markets, the places that they mostly operate, and the gangs they work with are in rural areas where it's easier to hide. Only their transportation systems route through cities, though of course there is some distribution everywhere. Mostly you're fine to walk at night virtually anywhere in the States. The homeless are mostly people who have been bankrupted one way or another and are only trying to pull themselves through. But the psychotic meth-heads and street criminals give all the homeless a bad name. There are areas to avoid, but property crime is still far more common in those areas, rather than violence.
O’Henry had a great gift for writing short stories. His plot lines have been used in other stories and movies ever since. Take a moment to read some as it won’t take long. I had no idea his house was in SA.
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🌮 So after y’all told me to eat real Tex-Mex, I found a new place and made a new video - watch here: ua-cam.com/video/LWll-b2L10c/v-deo.html
The good people of San Antonio and the city mayor have made me an official honorary citizen, awarded at the Alamo. What an honor! I filmed the occasion too - watch the vlog here: ua-cam.com/video/yaOUveO_xjQ/v-deo.html
That's great!
Shaun...I pray you and your wife enjoyed yourselves and should you return you gotta try Mi-Tierra's in Market Square... blessings.
As a descendant of a couple of those Scottish defenders, welcome laddie to your second home country.
Proud of our clan and kilt.
Congrats! As a fellow San Antonian, welcome!
Wouldn't have happened if you were from Haiti..
Tamales are steamed! This was a very unique presentation. Most are just served right out of the corn husk they are steamed in with a sauce on top.
Sauce???? Nope.
@@Birdbike719 Well, I like chili on top of my tamales!
Keep your American sauces off my tamales, please. I'm so tired of gringos messing with our food.
@@davidcruz8667 I mean I eat them in the traditional way of unwrapping them and shoving them directly in my mouth but getting them in a restaurant they serve it with something else. I don't really order tamales at restaurants though. They come to me via someone's abuela by the dozen and I don't ask questions.
@@davidcruz8667 I'll eat my tamales any way I goddamn well please, thank you.
I am a native Texan. I live on Tex Mex food. Love it . Hope you enjoy your time here in my home state.
Thank you Jimmy
Hi Jimmy how are you doing 😊
I’ve never seen a tamale that looked anything like that
Had the same reaction 😂
Iron Cactus is a hipster restaurant that does weird stuff to traditional food.
I've never seen it on a stick but I've seen different shapes of tamales, but they're usually tamales inspired by Central America rather than Mexico.
Tamales on a stick that is different I worked in San Antonio around downtown and the Mexican food was very good.
I hated every single thing about that "tamale".
That was the most touristy Tex/Mex food I've ever seen,and I have lived in San Antonio for 45 years. That is a real shame because there are so many small neighborhood places with great food. The Riverwalk has been renovated so much since I first moved here.
Even Mi Tierra would be more authentic
Same here. Since 1998!
Taqueria Casa Jalisco 😁
Yep local Mexican is to die for.
@@steve9216 I love MiTierra. Haven’t been there for many years. I think the best chain Tex Mex resturant is On The Border.
I love when people from other places fall in love with my country ❤️
I'd love to visit Scotland. It's one the coolest places on earth 😎
@@synthWizkid I loved visiting Scotland...🇺🇸❤️🏴
@@synthWizkid Yes you should absolutely go there and while you're in the UK you really should also go to Wales.
There are parts of both that have literally jaw dropping scenery that's going to make you feel like you're going to crash your car.
And yes if you really want to have the best experience in that part of the UK I give the same advice that I give if they come here to Texas:
You have to rent a car so you can explore what you want to, find hidden gems, meet more locals, and most importantly you make your schedule so you'll never feel pressured to leave a place you really want to explore.
Yes you have traffic circles, the steering wheel is on the wrong side of the car and you have to drive on the wrong side of the road, and in rural areas it's a challenge because of farm equipment, and sheep and cattle crossing the road.
So you get out of the car and go talk to the farmer.
As a native born Texan I always love seeing the Alamo. But the iconic building in your vid is only a small portion of the original mission. The building behind you was the chapel. It was intended to build it three stories tall with bell towers but they only got two stories built. It and a convent stands in what was the south end of the inner courtyard, but was only a small part of the total mission enclosure. There were over thirty adobe buildings within the complex in addition to the chapel. Most of it was inclosed in a two foot thick wall about two and a half meters high. The north-south walls were 150 meters long and the east-west walls that completed the inner court were 49 meters long. In total, the rectangular mission covered over three acres with the building which still stands located in the southeast corner. Most of the mission no longer remains, obviously. But that 13 day long battle didn't take place in that one small building.
Don’t forget the basement. 😜
There's always the replica that John Wayne had built. If he wanted to get a better scale
Shaun, you need to come back to San Antonio in April during Fiesta. Then El Mercado and LA Villita are really rocking.
P.S. Those were not the tamales most Texans grew up with. Read the description below.
As a native San Antonian I must say the Iron cactus has absolutely amazingggg food!!! Though if you’re ever in town again I’d strongly recommend the food trucks! That’s where you get the REAL good stuff!! :)
They have good ceviche
Yeah I wouldn’t suggest any big restaurants for sure food trucks, tequitos west avenue is Amazing best street tacos I’ve had in my intire life atleast Al pastor is
Mi Tierra, unless things have changed, is always a good place to stop. We've always said that it isn't a trip to San Antonio without a stop at Mi Tierra, at least at the sweet shop, if not the restaurant itself.
Thanks to your Scottish ancestors for their service. It's never too late to say thanks because this is Texas; it's what we do.
Did you mean his relative ancestors?
I'm pretty sure he and his ancestor live their life on great britain island.
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The scottish people as a whole (that settled here in San Antonio).
@@ibosquez5238 In central and parts of south Texas many of the people that live trace their ancestry back to Prussia and Bavaria if they are German, the UK specifically Scotland and Wales and, also Ireland.
Many of Welsh and Scots came over to Texas when we were still a country not a state.
The Irish came during the potato famine.
I live in the Coast Bend in Corpus Christi and all up and down our Gulf coast we have a lot of Koreans and Vietnamese who are mostly fishermen or shrimpers who came here as refugees during the wars there.
Much love from Scotland
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Awww thank you so much. Hugs from me in Texas.
Glad you are enjoying your stay in Texas! I have lived here for many decades and have never seen a tamale on a stick, learned something new.
Born and raised in Texas and I was like "What? Tamale on a stick? What kind of tamale would hold together if you shoved a stick in it and tried to pick it up?"
I was born in Texas as was my father and back to great-great grand parents. In my seven decades here, I have never seen a tamale on a stick.
@@karenk3043 Of course, none of this means that I'm not going to try it next time I'm in San Antonio. :)
My favorite Tex Mex plate contains beef enchiladas, crispy taco, chalupas, refried beans and Spanish rice.with a generous serving of guacamole.If you have any digestive problems and hesitate to eat the spicy Tex Mex food, I find guacamole is very soothing to the stomach.
The river walk during the holidays is wonderful! Lots of Christmas lights everywhere!!!
The Tex Mex is great but you should also try the German food there. And don't forget to have ya some chicken fried steak in Texas. It's big there!
and bbq brisket 😋
The CFS is big in more ways than one 👍
That's probably gonna be a New Braunfels trip.
@@dca4840 ...or Fredericksburg. Hill Country.
Yeah you're right, I can't remember then name of the place but there was awesome German food at this place in Fredericksburg.
O'Henry didn't start the Rolling Stone magazine that you're thinking of, but he did write many famous short stories like "The Gift of the Magi" about a young, poor couple who sell their dearest possessions to give each other Christmas presents and "The Ransom of Red Chief" about the kidnapping of a young kid who turns out to be so obnoxious that the kidnappers pay his parents to take him back. I remember reading these short stories in elementary school- they were included in my English textbook.
The Ransom of Red Chief is one of my favorites too!😆
Wishing you had eaten at the famous Mi Tierra restaurant. Not on the Riverwalk, but over in the Spanish Marketplace. It's a San Antonio landmark and the food is amazing.
O Henry was the poet that wrote "The Gift of the Magi" and other things.
Tamales are just meat or something else in cornmeal steamed in corn husks. It’s very labor intensive to do and really is only busted out during major holidays like thanksgiving or Christmas. You literally have to get the cornmeal ready by making a dough which needs to sit overnight, corn husks that soak in water for three days with a certain chemical to make them soft enough to use, then meat or whatever filling it is. You need to have a lot of people to make these assembly line style with one person doing one job like spreading cornmeal or wrapping it together. It’s a long process to do but cooking isn’t that simple either as you have to constantly watch the steam as too little it turns to dust while too much they turn to mush, people constantly adjust heat to get the best results. Takes several days to pull off.
Mexican tamales are good but El Salvadorian tamales are GREAT
I feel bad for Shaun that he didn’t get to try actual tamales.
The process is also why it's made in large batches.
Had to do some research in my high school years on food from Mexico, and you might be surprised by the fact that Tamales have been around for centuries, as Shaun said in the video, they're a Mesoamerican food.
The food itself was a travel food, used for armies or hunting parties to take with them as a quick meal while on the move.
Nothing can lull me into a comfort-food sleep like Tex-Mex tamales. They're the warm hug of Tex-mex food
Technically, as cuisines are classified, a tamale is a steamed pudding.
Glad you love it in the US Shawn! Funny thing is is that I’m an American but I now have citizenship in Paisley Scotland 😂 but I’m glad you love it there, it’s really flattering to us Americans 🏴🇺🇸 Happy you love our culture just as much as we love yours! 😁
@tuuli north Aw, that’s awesome! I definitely love it here as well
I am Pennsylvanian, and a member Of Clan Bell North America. My Great Great Grandfather emigrated from Paisley, Scotland to Philadelphia.
@@patriciayohn6136 That’s cool! And I am Pennsylvanian also
Shaun, the statue of the monk you pointed out is, specifically, St. Anthony of Padua, for whom our city was named by the Canary Islanders who founded it in 1731.
Oh YIKES. Whomever is giving you these recommendations...I'm sure that they mean well but, man, oh man. Sending y'all to a crappy TexMex chain is heartbreaking. San Antonio is teeming with delicious, INTERESTING, TexMex spots. Anyway. Better luck next time! Love your vlog. Y'all are great!
Cant say I've ever seen a Tamale like that.
Normally it's masa and meat wrapped in a corn husk.
Legend has it that at the Siege of the Alamo one moonless night a young Mexican lieutenant and his old sergeant were reconnoitering on a hill overlooking the Alamo. Suddenly, a strange sound was heard by both. The young lieutenant asked what the sound was. The old sergeant said it was bagpipes and it means either the British army is coming......at which the lieutenant's eyes widened in fear......or there's a Scotsman in the Alamo.
Hi Bret how are you doing 😊
i don't know what those were @6:19 but get someone to take you somewhere you can get a real tamale looks like they took half a left over one and dipped it in fry batter and fried it, the tacos looked pretty good.
Agreed. Someone needs to take the Scotsman to a place where they serve traditional tamales. Hey maybe even some sweet tamales like the kind they make in Southern Mexico.
Agree too. There are sooo many authentic places to eat there. Get some mole, some texmex breakfast tacos...I'm hungry
Not only were there Scots at the Alamo, there was a piper named John McGregor who would accompany Crockett while he played the fiddle.
Hi Roderick how are you doing 😊
"A fried ball of stuff." The best description of a tamale I have ever heard! I live in Houston and have been to the River Walk. It is quite the cultural experience.
Next March I will be in your country, Scotland. We will be in Edinburgh for a day or two. It would be great to meet you.
Thank you for all of your wonderful Texas videos.
I’ve never seen tamales on a stick
I live on the border and I have never had fried tamales.
You're going to love Edinburgh!!! The Royal Mile blew my mind. We sat in St Giles cathedral for several hours staring at the incredible stained glass. I hope you have a blast! I loved it so much I went back and got married there. 😍
If you're still there and have time, swing by The Guenther House or The Magnolia Pancake Haus for breakfast. Both are wonderful. Magnolia edges out the Guenther for variety, but the Guenther wins for ambience. So glad you've enjoyed your trip. Welcome to Texas.
He was there in May
Park Rangers do a good job of protecting the tourists at night on the Riverwalk. I've been down there myself and have seen them watching people.
Edit: The river is not at street level because of a devastating flood in the 1920s. I saw a picture of a downtown bar and there was a lady sitting on a barstool and the water was almost up to the seat.
Thank you for sharing this beautiful view of Texas, I have never seen this state with such kind eye's. God Bless you and the misses, from the great state of Michigan~
Thank you Cheri
You should have come further south to the Rio Grande Valley TX for excellent TX Mex food. Here we still do real barbacoa, real Mexican rice, and a hangover soup called menudo.
Texas has some good Whiskey and wines.
I'm pretty sure fish tacos are more of a California thing but I'm glad you enjoyed the Tex-Mex nonetheless.
If you go to Mexico, you'll find fish tacos at all seaside towns.
@@MexAm120902 I know but I grew up in Texas eating Tex-Mex and never saw fish tacos on a menu until maybe ten years ago. Maybe I just wasn't eating in the right places. :)
Shaun take a look at the Riverwalk at Christmas time. It's so beautiful. There are videos on UA-cam of course.
The River Walk at Christmastime is magical….. and usually the perfect temperature for strolling in sweaters without heavy coats…
can’t really remember but I think there may have been a Scottish dude that died in the Alamo last stand. Anyways, welcome to Texas! I’ll bet and I am sure you have already met many of my gregarious Texas brethren who are very curious by nature and do not shy away from immediately and awkwardly yet enthusiastically asking on your accent and origins. Yay for Texas! haha we are not all like that obviously each person has their own personality. And at the same time, it is a known stereotype of Texas people and/or Southern people.
My first cousin 6 times removed, Jesse McCoy, died at the Alamo. Pretty sure he was of Scottish ancestry. One of the "Immortal 32" who came from Gonzales to reinforce the Alamo. There were other Scots, including piper John McGregor.
He was related to the brave heart guy
@@JupiterBellaB William Wallace? Or Mel Gibson?
I find it funny that he goes to Texas where you can literally stand anywhere, throw a stone, and hit a Mexican restaurant, and yet he still gets the yuppy, non-authentic version. 😂😂
I was thinking that too. Should just go to Chili's 😅🤣
Should have grabbed a local maybe a cab driver and asked where to get the best mexican food.
Someone referred that place to him.
I’m a Texan living in Tulsa for work, & I never ever liked authentic Mexican food. I don’t know why. I just don’t
Not in my area. Maybe it's just bad luck but for the last 4 years I found maybe 5 authentic mexican restaurants. The majority of places are tex mex and sometimes I believe these tex mex restaurants think they are authentic mexican food.
Some other Tex Mex foods that you might like are: Fajitas, enchiladas, good guacamole or something with verde sauce. Good Mexican (Not Spanish) rice and good refried pinto beans are delicious. Some cactus fruits are edible and sold in stores.
Drinks: Saw you had some margaritas. Those are usually good. There's a lot of good Mexican beers and sodas. I like Corona beer. Mexican Coca Cola is better cause it has real sugar. Jarritos (pronounced Haritos) sodas are good.
They probably have good chili and barbeque in Texas.
Probably?
@@allenmckinney2082 There's a lot of good barbeque and chili in Texas but he could end up going to the wrong places.
Jarritos tamarind or apple
@@LindaC616 And Mandarin Orange or Strawberry
@@spark5012 The strawberry is good but for me the attraction of the Apple and tamarind is that no other company is doing those flavors
That's a very bougie presentation of a tamale, but I'm sure it was tasty. As for me, whenever I try out a new Tex-Mex restaurant in my city, I always have to try their fajitas....usually beef or chicken or a mix of both. It's like the signature DIY Tex-Mex dish....they bring the sizzling meat and other fixings and warm tortillas and you assemble them to your fancy....and they're amazing. Wash it all down with a cold Negra Modelo or a cold bottle of Corona with a lime slice in it....heavenly.
Sidebar/Fun Fact, General Sam Houston had told the Alamo defenders to get the hell out of there and retreat. They ignored him. But "Remember the Alamo! Remember Goliad!" became Texian rallying cries.
I’ve lived in Texas and eaten Texmex for most of my 61 years…. I don’t know what you ate, but tamales don’t come on a stick and fish tacos aren’t what we ordinarily eat. Come to Houston and I’ll take you to eat real and really great Texmex!! 👍
I was like fish Taco? Really?
Tamales don't come on a stick. But fish tacos are common in every seaside town in Mexico. That's not unusual.
@@MexAm120902 lol - never had a fish taco in west Texas until a few years ago. No doubt, more common by the ocean.
I actually can't believe someone recommended Iron Cactus as authentic Tex-Mex in San Antonio on the Riverwalk!
Agreed. There's so much more authentic & real tex-mex
@@melaniehugele6603 I’m late but Mi Tierras was right there !! 🤦🏽
The Riverwalk during Christmas time is majestic. It's a different world. You should try visiting.
Scottish &Irish men have a special place in the hearts of San Antonionians. The majority of the men who died defending the Alamo were Scots & Irish. They are Texas heroes.If you go to the Alamo you can read about it. Mi Terra restaurant in the Market Place is where the local go. Great TexMex food. Best coffee. TexMex was created in Mexico. Texas was once part of Mexico. You have to see the Pearl District. I grew up in San Antonio. That side of town the West Side is called Ghost Town. Lots of haunted houses & buildings.
Fair warning...Mexican food in Texas is addictive!! I moved to Texas and in less than a year went from 185lbs to 245lbs in less than a year eating at the Mexican buffet in Cleburn!!! Had no luck finding a job and moved back to Georgia. I back to normal weight but man do I miss that food!!!!
I enjoyed your video. I am a native born Texan with Scottish ancestry!!
Shaun, I love ya' man, and I'm a very solid consumer of Kentucky bourbon whiskey, living in the middle of the distilleries and horse farms. In Scotland, it's whisky. In Ireland, America, and Canada, it's whiskey. There may be some debate who invented the stuff, the Scots or the Irish, so you two will have to battle it out to settle the issue.
I suggest a three round contest: round 1) caber throw. round 2) hurley match. round 3) drinking contest. Agreed? :D
Sounds like a plan 🤣
I lived in San Antonio in the early 1970's. I had the good fortune to meet my mom's old friend, and she and I spent a lovely day on the Riverwalk. I remember a Mexican restaurant that served the best tacos and tamales I ever ate. And yes, an authentic taco is a profusion of different wonderful flavors. So glad you two enjoyed the experience!
Fair play to you too, Shaun, because Scotland has the prettiest rolling hills on planet Earth. Love me some Bill Forsythe! All good wishes.
Food trucks make amazing food, so do little mom & pop places.
Hey, I live in San Antonio, Texas.
I subscribed to your channel because you didn't come to America to complained about it like many Europeans and Australians. You came to enjoy America. We enjoy you.
Shaun - You should look into the Scottish piper that led the defensive chare at the Alamo. A piper leads the troops into battle into Scotland and one did in on of the most iconic battles of the American West.
Dude you might have typos, just sayin.
I’ve never seen a tamale that looked like that…
Warned about walking around at night, thinks that this place is OK though, video abruptly ends... we will miss you Shaun. 🤣
There are a couple channel's I follow where the creators get into some "interesting" predicaments and I think: "I know they are alright because they posted the video."
Try Sonoran dogs in Tucson, Navajo Fry bread in Northern Arizona.
He did these in May, but yeah, I'm guessing he missed Indian tacos
Hi Jeanie how are you doing 😊
Was that the Majestic Theater you passed?? If so that is a very beautiful theater. I’m so glad you got to eat Tex-Mex in SA. Cheese Enchiladas are my favorite, but not everyone knows how to make them. I really hope you were able to try breakfast tacos during your stay too.
Oooo breakfast tacos...
Shaun, the Scottish people in a very large part have made America great. The Scottish people have deep roots in the USA , They are a very important ingredent in the American stew. You feel very at home here because because you are.
Native Texan here. I can honestly say I've never seen a tamale on a stick. First time for everything!🤣🫔🌮
When we travel we follow the locals advice on where to eat. Sometimes we have a shack on the water, a boarding house, a hole in the wall that only makes 1 or 2 items that are NOT substituted with a line before they open. Then there’s the grand ole dame that surprises everyone. I love food!
Hi Shaun! I really enjoyed this post, as I grew up jn San Antonio. I had no idea that O. Henry lived there. The Tex-Mex you tried looked delicious but very modernized. I think of it as comfort food, and usually simple but plentiful. I think they gave you the tamale on a stick so you don't have to peel the corn husk yourself.
He lived in Austin. Not sure how the house got to San Antonio.
@@joeyrobison6629 Probably the same way Webster's house ended up in Greenfield Village - a collector moved it.
@@joeyrobison6629 He lived in North Carolina, then San Antonio, then Austin
Found out my family has a lot of Scottish blood in our blood line. Now I know why I have a love for Scotland.
We had a bagpiper play _Amazing Grace_ at my mother's interment. That hymn always gets me emotional but on the bagpipes, it was doubly so.
I always had a desire to go there since I was a kid and never really knew why . I'm Philipino after all . When I did a DNA test a few years back I found out I was 27% Scottish. Who knew 🤔
I was born in Germany, but like they say in Texas...I'm not from Texas but I got here as fast as I could...
I'm just here for the accent ❤️
I was privileged to go on a two week trip to Scottland to tour the Hughlands and I magically felt at home...
Then I do an ancestry research and my Dad's heritage is Scot...well my last name is Shadden...from Ayre...who knew...it's a small world afterall.
O Henry is famous for his short stories which usually have surprise endings. His actual name is Thomas Porter and he's buried in Ashville NC.
This is right in my backyard (I’m in central Texas) but somehow it’s much more interesting with a Scottish accent.
Glad to hear it 😀
I watched your vid of you buying your hat and it gave me reason to start wearing mine that I bought several years ago but felt it doesn't quite fit in in Southern California. Eff it, I'm wearing it with my "roper" low heel cowboy boots.
Glad to hear
San Antonio is a beautiful city, I spent a week there and couldn’t get over the gorgeous architecture.
Every time I’ve been to San Antonio I’ve had fun even filming some movie scenes there a long time ago now. I loved meeting people and speaking German and Spanish with the locals and tourists.
I'd agree with you on the pick of venue, find something outside the city, but hey, at least the chips and salsa looked real good.
Hi Ken how are you doing 😊
I've never seen a Tamale on a stick before. Is that something specific to Tex-Mex? I have had Tex-Mex before, but as I said, never saw a Tamale like that.
no .....lol ...
No!!! That’s specific to that restaurant.
Nope, never seen one my whole life! Born and raised here in San Antonio.
I lived there for over five years and the riverwalk is pretty safe mainly because there are always people there at a hotel, the bar or something. I used to take my kids as a treat for Marble Slab during the week
I always enjoy your fun filled tours with so many interesting facts !
Never seen fried tamales.
I avoid wheat and corn these days, but I dearly wish I could wallow in Tex Mex every day. Though sometimes I’ll dig into sizzlin‘ fajitas & peppers. (Though I’ve never understood why people put fish in tacos.)
it’s just a different type of meat to put in a taco. And is awesome when the fish is cooked correctlu or seasoned correctly. But yah a fish taco can go bad easily also. And also furthermore, fish tacos are just another type of cuisine originating in Mexico where all our other favorite Mex and TexMex cuisines came from. Mexicans that live along the Pacific coast or Gulf coast naturally put the fish meats that they had access to into their tortillas. So it’s easy to understand, why, how, when, et cetera, and it is totally ok if you never ever will like them because of your personal preferences. But CAN and SHOULD understand the concept of fish tacos while simultaneously preferring to not ever eat them according to your rightful personal preferences. Berryhill’s fish tacos in Houston! A local favorite!
you can have all sorts of Mexican and TexMex cuisines and cut out the flour and corn based ingredients. Like beans! Beans beans they’re good for your heart!
You have an ocean coastline, it's crazy to me that you don't understand fish tacos. Done right they are some of the best tacos!
Also check out Siete brand tortillas, they are grain free, so if you know your way around the kitchen you can still have texmex. :) Their tortilla chips are pretty good too.
The closer you are to the sea the greater the chances are that fish will end up on your plate in very imaginative ways. The chances increase to a certainty if you have a large number of Catholics in the area.
Fish tacos are amazing when done well, though I usually only eat them when I go to Port Aransas or South Padre.
I'm a born and bred US American and I absolutely adore Tex-Mex food. It's probably my favorite "Americanized" cuisine. I love that you got to try it!
Hey, it's Mexican menu meets Southern cooking. Doesn't get much better than that. 😋
Yeah! Glad u came to TX (and not in the summer) hope u have a great trip!!
Hi Beth how are you doing 😊
You must try Arizona Mexican food, mostly Sonoran Mexican food. It's the best and unique from other Mexican food. It's the best!
I'm glad you're enjoying everything!
Correct! Tex-mex is code for fraudulent tourist trap crap.Mexican food is free standalone delightful stuff needing no input from passing gringo tastes. we moved to San Antonio 4years ago and most of the mexican food is meh.you cant find street tacos done right anywhere! its like throw some refried beans in a yorkshire pudding and tell em its tex mex.just say no to not mexican mexican food is how we roll.go to go west for better Mexicans and their food.just the way it is.
yea it’s shit. tex-mex is even better than regular mex
I'm glad your stay in Texas had been so good. If you ever find yourself back in North Texas you need to find a restaurant called El Fenix. They are the ones that began the whole Tex Mex revolution. The original restaurant was in Dallas but they now have several more. It's my favorite restaurant to eat at. For awhile I was practically living there. But definitely glad y'all had a good time.
As much as you love and appreciate America, I loved Scotland. I really want to go back and see more of it. Beautiful place and the people are just amazing.
San Antonio native now living in somewhere else. Thank you for going around my hometown. Home will always be the 210.
O. Henry’s paper “The Rolling Stone” was a humor magazine that failed in April 1895. It never made him a profit.
Hi Shaun! Come to Las Vegas, Nv and let us show you the real Vegas!
From what I remember, the 'ey' vs 'y' distinction is meant to distinguish American vs Scottish Whisk(e)y's, so it's right to spell it wrong 😂
This reminded me of that great Scottish band Salsa Celtica. Haven't listened to them in years, but will now,
I'm glad you're enjoying your tour of the unquestionably great state of Texas. One observation: I've lived here for all of my life (so far), but I don't recall seeing a tamale on a stick. Interesting. In any event I'm glad you're both enjoying the Tex-Mex cuisine and I hope you take nothing but happy memories back home to beautiful Scotland. Have a great visit! Cheers from Dallas.
I have always considered real Scotch spelled whisky and if an E is inserted it is an American whiskey. That distillery probably makes Bourbon.
We eat tamales for christmas in Texas.
Oh really? 😅 Tex-Mex runs deep for y’all
The Riverwalk is gorgeous especially in late May thru most of June when the Magnolia trees are blooming. So fragrant and flowers as big as dinner plates. Only word of caution I'd give for the Riverwalk is watch out at closing time, the snakes are known to come up out of the water onto the sidewalks.
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As a native Texan and long-time San Antonio resident, you did a great job Shaun! A good friend of mine is a Scot and retired British Army officer fell in love with Texas and San Antonio when he was assigned to Lackland AFB as an exchange officer. Part of his farewell ceremony, he was made an honorary Texan. He's so passionate about Texas and SA, that he and his wife are flying back from England for a 50th anniversary Spurs game! Salut and Sláinte!
I’ve never seen tamales that look like the ones you had. But I’ve only had Mexican food, not Tex-Mex.
Did he call the thing on a stick a ‘tamale’?
The restaurant said it was (on their menu).
A _fried_ tamale.
As in they just fried a ball of masa? 🤔
@@gregweatherup9596
Yup.
@@ibosquez5238 wow. Probably cost way to much too.
I think that’s more like a foodie Tex-mex place. Most tex-Mex is simpler & less fancy. Tamales 🫔 are wrapped in corn husks & steamed & best bought from an old Mexican lady walking around the bar late at night selling a dozen of tamales wrapped in foil for a very cheap price. 😂 But thanks for giving my state a nice review! Come to Houston next!! We’d love to have a review of our city!
Ha! That "not bad at all" rating had me actually laughing out loud
Tamales on a popsicle stick?!
That's just wrong man.
They are either wrapped in a corn husk or a banana leaf.
Stop fancying up what does not need to be fancy.
I didn't make it past there. Somewhere the chili queens are laughing.
Hi how are you doing 😊
I'm not sure what the hell that food was, but that definitely wasn't tamales, or Tex Mex.
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If you ever want to visit Houston, TX, let me know. I live right in the center of Downtown and would be happy to show you around town.
You need to come to New Mexico and try our food and see our history.
Nothing like Hatch green chile!
@@colleenmayes1537 You know it. I'm actually make green chili enchiladas for dinner tonight and planning green chili stew for tomorrow.
@@rettabedenbaugh8714 Both sound delicious! I'm making green chile, steak and potato burritos this week.
@@colleenmayes1537 That actually sounds great to make for easy lunches. I've been craving smothered burritos. Maybe next weekend.
So glad you visited the greatest state in the union.💗
So, he's been to California? Great!
@@annunciataparchesi1832 Bless your heart....
@@khumphrey2231 I live in California, so no further blessing is necessary. But thanks!
Ha! Yes, we spell whiskey differently because we use a different grain for mash.
Husband and I have some Scottish roots and he is a big fan of Scotch Whisky. We went to Scotland on honeymoon and did a little whisky touring along A95 just north/east of Cairngorms.
Seven days and I didn't want to go back home because it was SOOO beautiful and I didn't feel like I had seen nearly enough. I'm dying to return someday!
The bird was either a whippoorwill or a piper. They are both somewhat territorial when nesting but not nearly so as jays are.
those were NOT tamales. ;)
Oh. What were they?
@@shaunvlog I'm sure they were made of tamale ingredients but they weren't tamales. They were kind of "deconstructed" tamales. Tamales are wrapped in corn husks and steamed.
@@shaunvlog Here is a quick video I grabbed about tamales.
ua-cam.com/video/4xiwU4mNDwY/v-deo.html
Fyi, rural Americans tend to exaggerate the dangers of cities. There're a lot of urban myths about the dangers and violence in cities. Currently there is a lot of road rage, political violence, and lots of property crime, but actually rural areas tend to be worse now than all but the most densely crowded, poverty stricken areas. Cities actually tend to have better policing and faster response times than the countryside, and there's far less drug crime in cities now rather than in the country, where most illegal grows and labs happen. As bad as the homeless population and concurrent drug problems seem in our cities, the opiate epidemic, fentanyl trafficking, and the meth crisis are far harder on country folk than in the cities. The Mexican Cartels routinely get profiled and rounded up in the cities. Their big markets, the places that they mostly operate, and the gangs they work with are in rural areas where it's easier to hide. Only their transportation systems route through cities, though of course there is some distribution everywhere.
Mostly you're fine to walk at night virtually anywhere in the States. The homeless are mostly people who have been bankrupted one way or another and are only trying to pull themselves through. But the psychotic meth-heads and street criminals give all the homeless a bad name. There are areas to avoid, but property crime is still far more common in those areas, rather than violence.
Hi Will how are you doing 😊
@@mariarusso1325 Okay, enough. I'm sorry, do I know you?
@@willcool713 Nice to meet you here Will. We don’t know each other😊
@@mariarusso1325 Always happy to make friends. Cheers!
@@willcool713 Ok thank you 😊
Always take the tours! You get a whole lot of history. Christmas is the best time to see river walk. All lit up!
O’Henry had a great gift for writing short stories. His plot lines have been used in other stories and movies ever since. Take a moment to read some as it won’t take long.
I had no idea his house was in SA.
On your tax form, does your occupation say Professional Scottish Person?
No?