kgb answers Â» Local & Lookup Â» Definitions & Word Origins Â» What does TDW mean when referring to a diamond ring? TDW is an acronym for Total Diamond Weight. It's used to describe the total weight, or total carat, of all the diamonds used on a piece of jewelry.
A culinary staple and nutritional cornerstone, theyâre essential to the Latin American food lexicon, but sometimes overcomplicated. Corn tortillas, the most authentic of Latin American tortillas, should contain exactly three ingredients: Corn, lime (calcium hydroxide) and water.
Preparation. 1  Mix masa, water and salt in a bowl. 2  Turn mixture onto a board and knead until a soft dough forms, adding more water as needed. 3  Divide dough into 16 pieces, each about 1/2 wide and 1/2 thick.  Lightly oil a very hot griddle and place one tortilla on it.