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Backyard Stories, gardening

Three Sisters Garden

by Irene24 Comments on Three Sisters Garden
Three Sisters Garden

The name of “Three Sisters” was given by Native American nations, and it seems like every community has its own version of the origin story; the common element in all stories is the interpretation of the interactions amongst the three crops as part of a sisterhood, in which each member contributes something unique to the group, an inseparable set that best thrives together. In our garden, I chose red scarlet pole beans and two kinds of winter squash (classic orange pumpkin, and “Casper” white) to complement the organic sweet corn … click on title for more

Mexican Cuisine, Mexican Culture

Super Bowl Parties – Mexicans Like Them, Too!

by Irene12 Comments on Super Bowl Parties – Mexicans Like Them, Too!
Super Bowl Parties – Mexicans Like Them, Too!

American football has been played in Mexico since the 1920s; over the decades, it has not only remained popular, but grown into one of the top sports, both played and followed nationwide. Not surprisingly, watching NFL games on TV is also a very social activity in Mexico, and for Super Bowl Sunday, either a parrillada (BBQ) or a feast of carnitas y chicharrón (fried pork meat and rinds) is a must … click on title for more

Beverages, Mexican Cuisine

Atole – A Corn-Based Beverage

by Irene28 Comments on Atole – A Corn-Based Beverage
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