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Home My WebLink AboutThe Times Advocate, 2004-11-10, Page 88 Exeter Times–Advocate Wednesday, November 10, 2004 Authentic Mexican food in Exeter By Scott Nixon TIMES -ADVOCATE STAFF EXETER — Exeter has its own taste of authentic Mexican cuisine. El Veracruz opened May 1 on Main Street. Waitress Yolanda Cortez, whose husband Juan Perez owns the restaurant along with her brother-in-law Juan Cruz and sister-in-law Elsa Garcia, says El Veracruz has its busy and quiet moments. Arriving to Canada from Veracruz, Mexico, three years ago, Cortez said she and her family wanted to establish themselves in their new country and work for themselves. They also knew Canadians like Mexican food and wanted to offer something authen- tic. Cruz said when she and her family moved to Canada, they missed "real" Mexican food and were disappointed with the Mexican restaurants here. Opening a restaurant was a natural decision because Cruz's family also had a restaurant when they lived in Mexico. Cruz said she has received positive feedback from customers, who have been friendly and have offered some ideas on the menu. "We are happy if they are happy," Cruz says, adding that the restaurant already has its regulars. "We have faith that we will succeed." Cruz and her family live in London, although they are looking for a house in Roll up your sleeves and contribute Dear Editor: I came across a letter to the editor in the Lakeshore Advance (Nov. 3) from Joe Gleason blaming Zurich businesses for lack of innovation, loss of business and ceasing the efforts of the Village Prosperity Committee. Now first things first — location does not matter as much as attraction. People go to Venice because it is Venice, or to Grand Bend not because it is located close to Toronto, but because it is unique in Ontario. The same was tried to attract people to Zurich through the Christmas theme. Some people did work really hard to make this work, yet most of Zurich sat back, watched and complained instead of rolling up their sleeves and contributing. We put road blocks in place rather than asking "what can we do to help?" I am one who is very concerned for the environment and I see people dri- ving all the way to Goderich, Exeter, London and even Kitchener to shop for groceries, hard- ware and gifts, which in my books in unnecessary pollution, considering that we have stores right here in Zurich that are eager to please and provide everyone with what their needs may be at competitive prices. I may add that we have a small store on the farm as well and keep some of our products as low as break-even cost just in order to provide everyone with what they need and like at a fair price. Many of the merchants in Zurich do likewise because they are about the community and know that life is not cheap nor easy — they try to make buying affordable for all! Maybe instead of laying blame and pointing fingers, it would be more helpful for people to shop locally, vol- unteer their time and ask "what can I do to help?" This is a good village. Let's make it a great village. UwE PASCHEN, der Paschen Hof, RR, 3 Zurich cooking with memories BY DEBBY WAGLER EVERY KITCHEN NEEDS A RECIPE THAT IS QUICK, EASY AND TASTY! THIS ONE ASSEMBLES QUICKLY, BAKES AND IS SUPER WARM OR COLD. YOUNG AND OLD ALIKE LOVE IT AND IT NEVER LASTS AROUND MY PLACE UNLESS I SNEAK SOME AWAY INTO THE FREEZER. THE RECIPE IS SO FADED IT IS HARD TO READ, I MUST REDO IT TO ENSURE I KEEP IT. TOFFEE BARS I cup margarine I cup brown sugar I tsp. vanilla 2 cups flour I cup semi sweet chocolate chips I cup skor toffee bits ( or walnuts or pecans if preferred) Cream together brown sugar and margarine and vanilla. Add flour and beat. Stir in chips and toffee bits or nuts. Press into ungreased 9x I3"pan. Bake at 350 deg. F. for 20-25 min. Cu into bars while warm. So good. To store keep in an airtight container and freeze if not going to be used in the next day or two. ENJOY! FTHEOR Mme Exeter. They decided on opening a restaurant in Exeter because, travelling through town one day, they noticed the vacant building on Main Street. Cruz credits the building landlord for being kind and helpful with the restaurant's opening. She also thanks the com- munity for welcoming the restaurant to town. In addition to authentic Mexican food, Cruz said El Veracruz is thinking of offering Spanish lessons to its customers, something some customers have requested. They also may open more restaurants in the future. Waitress Yolanda Cortez stands in the front window of El Veracruz, which opened in Exeter in May.The restaurant offers authentic Mexican food and is considering offering Spanish lessons for its customers. 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