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Black Beans – Yes, They Are Magical

December 31, 2023 0
When it comes to pantry favorites, frijoles negros—black beans—have a permanent place in mine. They’re good tasting and good for you; inexpensive and easy, especially if you use the canned ones; and so versatile it’s kind of ridiculous.   Beans in general, and black beans in particular, are extremely healthy foods, [……]
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Lemons – Pucker Up and Get Your Vitamin C

November 30, 2023 0
Lemons (Citrus limon) are among the most popular citrus fruits.  They are a hybrid of the the citron (Citrus medica), one of the original citrus fruits from which all other citrus types developed through natural hybrid speciation or artificial hybridization.  Although archaeological evidence for citrus fruits is limited, the citron [……]
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The 25 Essential Dishes to Eat in Mexico City

November 30, 2023 0
1. The Arroz Tumbada at Fisher’s Lomas Verdes —  a rice-and-seafood dish from the Gulf Coast state of Veracruz. Served in a crockery bowl, it consists of a bubbling shrimp broth and a savory jumble of shrimp, small clams, bits of octopus and red snapper. It’s garnished with fresh cilantro 4. [……]
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How Much Do You Know About Onions?

October 31, 2023 0
Onions (also known as bulb onion or common onion) The onion is the most widely cultivated member of the Allium family, a group of spicy, sharp root vegetables which also includes garlic, scallion, shallot, leek and chive.  Onions are high in organosulfur compounds, the chemicals that give them their strong [……]
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One-Pan Lemon Pasta: If You Make It in Mexico, It’s Mexican!

October 31, 2023 0
Lemon pasta doesn’t sound very Mexican, but then again, count up all the Italian restaurants from Cancún down to Tulum — the place is loaded with them!  Lemon Pasta  is a dish you can make at home instead of running out to your nearest Italian restaurant. Lemon Boursin Pasta 1 [……]
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Peppers Don’t Have to Be Spicy

September 30, 2023 0
Bell pepper, also known as sweet pepper, is a non-hot relative of the chile pepper.  Like the chile, bell peppers are sometimes dried and powdered in which case they are known as paprika. Bell peppers are available in green, yellow, orange, purple or red with green being the least ripe [……]
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Whence the Humble Churro

September 30, 2023 0
Of all the foods that transform into something sublime after submersion in hot oil, dough, I humbly submit, reigns supreme. At the very least it wins the dramatic-metamorphosis category. Let’s consider the evidence. You take two of the dullest ingredients in the history of cuisine – flour and water – [……]
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Bananas – You Don’t Have to Eat a Bunch,But You Can If You Want

August 31, 2023 0
Bananas are native to Southeast Asia and were taken from the Canary Island to the New World shortly after the discovery of America.  First established in Hispaniola, the long curved fruit with yellow skin and soft, sweet flesh soon spread to other islands and the mainland.  It became a staple [……]
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The Mighty Nopal

August 31, 2023 0
For centuries, the nopal cactus –  also known as prickly pear – has symbolized resilience and adaptability, much like the Mexican people. Indigenous civilizations revered the cactus, recognizing its nutritional value and healing properties. It was also considered a sacred plant, appearing famously in the legend of the founding of [……]
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Coconut’s Journey to Mexico

July 31, 2023 0
What a long, strange trip it’s been for coconuts, which have spread around the world over the centuries, often on their own.  Coconuts travel easily, happily bobbing along in ocean currents from country to country, eventually ending up on a sandy beach or inlet where they take root. Early explorers, [……]