Tuna, the name of the cactus fruit, comes directly from Caribbean Taino languages, and was adopted in Spanish during Mexico’s early colonial times … Click on image for more
Tunas – Nothing Fishy About These
My Post #100 – More Mexican than Nopales!
There is an expression in Mexico that says: “… más mexicano que los nopales” which means “... more Mexican than nopales (Mexican paddle cacti)” to refer to something or someone truly representative of Mexico or Mexican tradition. I guess since two out of my three most liked posts are about nopales, I am doing a decent job at offering a picture of My Slice of Mexico! … Click on image for more
Horchata – One Last Sip of Summer
An old-fashioned beverage to enjoy on hot days is horchata (pronounced or-cha-tah), also a great way to hang on to that feeling of a relaxing summer night this Labour Day weekend … Click on image for more
Cinnamon – Friend or Foe?
In terms of health benefits, cinnamon has been cherished as a medicinal plant since ancient times, from embalming in Egypt (anti-microbial) to digestive aid in China (anti-inflammatory). Unfortunately, cinnamon has been associated with adverse effects, too … Click on image for more
Buzz Pollination – The Bumblebee’s Secret Knock
It is fascinating to see how some insects and blooming plants have evolved to collaborate for mutual survival … Click on image for more
My Slice of Mexico 