Humanities Kansas Presentation "Flour Power"

During the Mexican Revolution, many immigrants made their way to Kansas to raise their families in the railroad, agricultural, industrial, and hospitality industries. A cultural offshoot for groups 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. Presented by Gene Chavez, this talk uncovers the rich history of Mexican immigration to Kansas and the journey of the humble but important tortilla. This presentation is available in English and Spanish.