The kontakion usually has a biblical theme, and often features dialogue between biblical characters. By far the most important writer of kontakia is Romanos the Melodist. The only kontakion that is regularly performed in full today is the Akathist to the Theotokos
My mother's version is Bistec ranchero, this is one stew that has great popularity, however variations exist like that of most common dishes. Bistec Ranchero, is fromt Mexico, a regular meal for my mother growing up. Her version as I know was a compliment to the preparation of beef stew.
History[edit] Manteca is a city in the Central Valley of California, 76 miles east of San Francisco. It was founded in 1861 by Joshua Cowell. Cowell claimed around 1,000 acres (4.0 km2) and built houses on what is now the corner of Main and Yosemite, where Bank of America now stands.