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Black Swallowtail Butterfly – The Homebody Cousin
Author: Irene
Mexican born with Japanese background living in Canada who loves science, cooking and gardening
Coffee from the Pot – Cinnamon, Spice and Everything Nice
A traditional Mexican beverage, café de olla (coffee from the pot) was first humbly served in clay mugs (jarritos) at events (such as funerals) and carnivals (before Lent, Day of the Dead, etc.), but has gradually become a well known delight, even in posh locations all over the world … Click on image for more
Urban Pears – Sweet and Precious
From their bright green tone and egg-shaped appearance, I guessed they were some variety of Anjou pear. I cooked the last dozen poached in a Mexican style syrup … Click on image for more
Garlic – Fall is the Time to Sow!
Planting garlic is recommended about four to five weeks before the first expected frost, or sometime in late fall for zones without hard frost. For example, for my area, in growing zone 6B, I should be sowing just about now … Click on image for more
Guacamole – A Tasty Palette
There are as many versions of guacamole as there are cooks who prepare them, but these three are the most basic in Mexican cuisine ...click on image for more
