The Nahuatl word chilli has evolved to describe anything from a humble Mexican vegetable to the "State Food of Texas" ... click on image for more
Chilli, Chile and Chili (con Carne)
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From Zero to Double Digits This Week
Yes, those are Celsius temperatures rising (30s to 50s in °F), and the rapid change may be appreciated in the photo above, where the section of lawn in direct sun has thawed, whereas the section in the shade still shows a layer of frost on top. Indoors, I have set all my supplies to start sowing seed ... click on image for more
Do You Recognize this Vegetable?
I thought it deserved a post of its own, since it is another gift from Mexico to the world, and it is available and popular in many countries. In North America it is known as chayote, or pear squash ... click on image for more
Baby, It’s (Still) Cold Outside
It is April, and yesterday was a very sunny day, so I went to the backyard to check how my garlic and chives were doing since last time, and see if there was any sign of asparagus spears... click on image for more
Prepping Avocados Ahead of Time
I thought it would be interesting exploring browning of avocados, and trying to objectively identify ways to keep them green...click on image for more
My Slice of Mexico 