One thing I never did while growing up in Mexico City was to eat tacos at, or from, a street stand, but last fall, that all changed … click on title for more
Street Food – Tacos de Asada
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Four Bugs in My Garden – Friends or Foes?
When it comes to garden bugs, there are some clear heroes and villains, but there are also many others that cannot be classified as perfectly positive or negative; I found four examples in my backyard this week … click on title for more
An Edible Bouquet
This edible bouquet is not made of cut-up fruit, like the ones people send or gratefully receive as get-well-soon gifts, but of blooms from my backyard … click on title for more
Torre Manacar in Mexico City – Iconic Building Then and Now
The new tower is a design of the late Teodoro González de León (1926-2016) a celebrated Mexican architect. The 29-story tower with eleven floors below street level, was inaugurated in 2017. The shopping centre was impressive, and the food, inspiring! … click on title for more
Atole – A Corn-Based Beverage
Specifically as a hot beverage, pre-Hispanic atole was originally nixtamalized corn dough (masa) dissolved in water and sweetened with honey or agave syrup; sometimes flavouring agents such as fruit, chiles or cocoa were also used. After the Spanish conquest, atole became another product of culinary fusion, with cinnamon, exotic fruits, and often milk, being added to the mix … click on title for more
