by Deborah Medley In “Gifts From Her Father,” I reflect on the music, memories, and lessons Raul shared with us. Melodiaʼs father, Raul Mendoza, was a musician, a very good musician. He was a self- taught Latin percussionist who specialized in Latin Jazz, Salsa and Latin Ballroom. He played beautiful rumba, mambo, samba, cha-cha and […]
Category: Ecuador
Caldo de Pata | Family Tradition, Memory & Home in Ecuador
Some traditions stay with us long after we’ve left home. In this reflection, my mother shares memories of caldo de pata, a beloved Ecuadorian dish that became a symbol of family, culture, and belonging. Caldo de Pata Dedicated to my daughter Melodia who always oversaw the lunch preparation in our house in Ecuador. Though she […]