canasta

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“Coates had those steely blue eyes, and after the canasta comeback, he threw the cards out the window. He was kind of an out-of-control guy.”

From Seattle Times • Feb. 20, 2022

The “bible”, a kind of taco encyclopedia which he plans to publish, was the foundation for the show’s six episodes on barbacoa, carnitas, carne asada, tacos de canasta, guisados, and al pastor.

From The Guardian • Jan. 3, 2020

A classic Mexican street treat, tacos de canasta are traditionally layered in a big basket and sold from vendors on bikes.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2019

In an independent living center, she has found friends with whom to share meals, movies and canasta games.

From New York Times • Dec. 30, 2016

With only Chucha left in the household, I’ve taken over lots of little jobs, including helping out when the canasta group comes over, cleaning ashtrays, refreshing glasses of lemonade.

From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez