canasta

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Once, Messersmith and his roommate, catcher John Olerud, rallied to beat teammates Jim Coates and Marty Pattin in a tense game of canasta.

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

A lot of people seem interested in whatever he’s doing, whether it’s football, baseball, canasta or pick-up sticks.

From New York Times • May 10, 2018

“I almost wish Susan and Sandra were home so you could play with them. Whatever happened to your canasta circle?”

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole