Akumal Foodie

Achiote to Pibil

March 31, 2026 0

Achiote, a reddish seed extracted from the annatto tree, is one of the most representative ingredients in traditional Mexican cuisine and that of other Latin American countries. Its presence in local gastronomy not only contributes flavor and color but also connects with a rich history that dates back to pre-Hispanic [……]

Health

Sunday Puzzle: All In

March 31, 2026 0

The Weekly Quiz From NPR Puzzlemaster Will Shortz      https://www.npr.org/2026/01/25/nx-s1-5685117/sunday-puzzle-all-in I’m going to give you clues for two words. Insert the letters A-L-L inside the answer to the first clue to get the answer to the second.    Ex. Opposite of good / Romantic song  –>  B(ALL)AD 1. Exam / [……]

Nature and Critters

Reef Project at Río Lagartos

March 31, 2026 0

                          A first-ever artificial reef project sank 30 concrete structures three miles (4.8 kilometers) off the coast of Río Lagartos in late February. The effort marks the opening move in a broader plan to reshape the future of [……]

Akumal Foodie

Cider – A Favorite Bubbly of Mexico

March 31, 2026 0

Cider is an ancient beverage. Its origin is uncertain, but there are records dating back more than 3,000 years that speak of a similar beverage made in Asia, where apples are endemic.  The closest historical reference, already distinguishing the almost exclusive use of apples, comes from the Romans, who called [……]