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Sunday Puzzle: You Better Make It LAST!

April 30, 2024 0
THE WEEKLY QUIZ FROM NPR PUZZLEMASTER WILL SHORTZ  https://www.npr.org/2023/08/20/1194416790/sunday-puzzle-you-better-make-it-last On-air challenge: I’m going to name some things that are in categories — like days of the week or U.S. states. Each one I name is next-to-last alphabetically in its category. You name the one that’s last. Ex. Tuesday –> Wednesday (alphabetically [……]
Culture

The Iconic Cuera Garment

April 30, 2024 0
From front to back: Haeberli Piel’s Anabel Rodríguez, Anabel Cárdenas and Diana Morales at Los Pinos, where they exhibited their company’s traditional and innovative clothing. The northeast is not the best-known part of Mexico for many expats, but there is a very good chance you have seen the region’s contribution [……]
Health

Broccoli: My New Best Friend

April 30, 2024 0
Broccoli belongs to the Brassica oleracea species from the Brassicaceae family.  It is closely related to cabbage, cauliflower, kale, and Brussels sprouts — all edible plants collectively referred to as cruciferous vegetables.  Broccoli is rich in antioxidants and other plant compounds beneficial for various aspects of human health. Broccoli’s nutrient [……]
Akumal Foodie

Tacos de Canasta

April 30, 2024 0
The king of Mexican street food! Tacos de canasta came by their name because the sellers carried a basket filled with tacos on their bicycle.  This type of taco is easily recognizable by its small size.  It’s one of the most popular tacos in the country because it’s super affordable.  [……]
Culture

Just How Old Are the Mexican Civilizations?

April 30, 2024 0
Mexico’s Olmecs are considered the “mother culture” of the Americas, and their monuments still stand today. (Shutterstock) Did you know that Mexico ranks among the oldest civilizations in the world as it was home to the Olmecs, dating back to 1200 B.C.? The Olmecs influenced various Mesoamerican cultures in modern-day [……]
Health

You Want Me to What?! Add a Sprint?!

April 30, 2024 0
Why You Should Add Some Sprints Into Your Workout One reason many adults avoid sprinting is that the thought of past injuries (or possible future ones) can be frightening. Another, of course, is that sprinting is hard, often leaving us doubled over gasping for air. But hard is the idea. [……]
News

Wanna Buy an Island?

April 30, 2024 0
Mexico’s government is putting the last untouched island on the Riviera Maya up for sale for US$68 million.  Technically a key but most often referred to as an island, Cayo Culebra is part of the Sian Ka’an natural reserve. Cayo Culebra covers an area of nearly 4 million square feet [……]
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In Memoriam: Our Charlene

April 6, 2024 0
Our dear Charlene Powell passed away this week. She left Akumal by Air Ambulance in March 2021 after a fall. We knew she would most probably not be able to come back to Akumal. It was a sad time for all of us. These pictures show her during happier times, [……]
Akumal Foodie

Strung Along by Oaxaca Cheese

March 31, 2024 0
The longer you live in Mexico, the more things become a part of your life that you’d never heard of before, or that previously had been relegated to the category of “exotic specialties.” Such is the case with Oaxaca cheese. It’s good to have a ball of it in the [……]