What do you get when you grab a pinch of the Bronx, a dash of Puerto Rico, and a whole lot of Salvi? Find out in this episode. Bring an empty pansa, leave those knives and forks at home, and take a tasting tour of the Salvi Yorker experience with Janeth Perla. 

Janeth Perla is a multi-cultural Salvi mom and Salvadorian culture ambassador. She’s always searching for the best pupuseria in NYC, especially the ones with pink curtido. She’s a cosmetologist and salon receptionist and dreams of starting her own restaurant and making documentaries about Salvadorian culture

• Salvadorian vs Salvadoran
• Salvadorian and Pureto Rican
• Chayotes! aka Guisquil 
• Shame around our food and heritage
• Longing for connections to El Salvador
• Warmth of the community back home
• Pupuserias in NYC, venturing out on your own
• Drinking from a bag
• Being a half-salvi mom with multicultural children 
• The love of Chirimol (chirimol pizza!?)
• Cosmetology - a wide spectrum
• Anime hairstyles - Perla can do it
• The love of film
• Travel shows in El Salvador?
• High end Salvadoran restaurant?
• Let's start a food truck!
• Baconmigo
• Must try pupuserias in NY
• Can we get some good tamales de elote in the US?

Show resources:

• https://www.instagram.com/gloomyperla/
• https://elolomega.com/
• La Cabana Salvadorena in Norwood
• http://www.jenkemmag.com/home/

Music:

Salvi Nacion by Crooked Stilo

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