I was amused to read the Episcopal bishop of the Diocese of Texas Andy Doyle’s edifying tough-love letter to the New York Times for its December 29 crossword, in which the answer to the clue “Tex-Mex condiment” was “taco sauce.” I imagine it takes a lot for a bishop of any religious denomination to take time away from his duties and use official letterhead to publicly address a snafu in the Gray Lady’s iconic puzzle. As Doyle proclaimed, “I raise a loud shout from Texas on behalf of our people and from whence the term Tex-Mex finds its locus.” I applaud his effort, but I think he’s being overzealous.It’s true, as Doyle notes, that our beloved regional cuisine is named after a railroad. It’s also…
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