Learn more about the contributions people from different racial groups made to the development of your country. Prepare a small library of web sites and books which people can read about racism and about the contributions to society made by different racial and ethnic groups.Some excellent web resources can be found on the Stop Hate 2000 Links page. Read news articles intelligently.Understand every author has a bias.repare a small library of web sites and books which people can read about racism and about the contributions to society made by different racial and ethnic groups. Some excellent web resources can be found on the Stop Hate 2000 Links page. Read news articles intelligently. Understand every author has a bias.
NOPALITOS OR NOPALES. Nopalitos-Cactus, or Nopal, is a typical sight in the Mexican landscape. It is not strange that it should find its way into the local cuisine. The use of Nopalitos has its origins in the Roman Catholic observance of serving meatless dishes during Lent; now they are a part of everyday cooking.
Vegetable of the Month: Edible Cactus! Reviewed by Michael W. Smith, MD on July 29, 2005. Edible cactus is also known as nopales (no-PAHles), nopalitos or cactus pads. This vegetable is popular in Mexico and other Central American countries, parts of Europe, the Middle East, India, North Africa and Australia.ith a soft but crunchy texture that also becomes a bit sticky (not unlike okra) when cooked, edible cactus tastes similar to a slightly tart green bean, asparagus, or green pepper. Cactus pads contain beta carotene, iron, some B vitamins, and are good sources of both vitamin C and calcium.