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Spices & Herbs: Fennel
Native to Mediterranean shores, fennel is a flowering plant species in the carrot family. Its aromatic seeds are known to offer a wide range of nutritional properties that improve health. Fennel seeds have a licorice or anise aroma and flavor, and can be consumed whole on their own or used [……]
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Bits & Pieces – June 2022
A little this & that from the media. • Exploring Casa de los Venados, a private home and museum in Valladolid https://yucatanmagazine.com/casa-de-los-venados-valladolid/ • Discovering, or stumbling upon, the ancient city of Xiol https://yucatanmagazine.com/discovering-or-stumbling-upon-the-ancient-city-of-xiol/ • Learn from a master gardener to create amazing multi-colored desert roses https://yucatanmagazine.com/learn-from-a-master-gardener-to-create-amazing-multi-colored-desert-roses/ • [……]
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CFE Power Outage
• Apagón masivo afectó a Yucatán, Quintana Roo y Campeche https://www.infobae.com/america/mexico/2022/05/28/apagon-masivo-afecto-a-yucatan-quintana-roo-y-campeche/ Massive blackout affected Yucatan, Quintana Roo and Campeche According to the CFE and hundreds of inhabitants on social networks, the electrical failure occurred around 5:00 pm, May 27, 2022. CFE reported that the service has already been restored in [……]
Health
Jump, Jump for Joy!
— to see the Jump for Joy video, please click here. It’s no secret that exercise, even in small doses, can improve your mood. Researchers even have a name for it: the feel-better effect. Researchers have identified several movements that are recognizable in many cultures as inspired by joy: reaching your arms [……]
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Environment Minister Admits Maya Train Lacks Permits
Construction began before technical and environmental studies were completed Environment Minister María Luisa Albores acknowledged Monday that definitive environmental approval hasn’t been granted for four sections of the Maya Train railroad project. She said that sections 4, 5, 6 and 7 only have provisional approval but their construction has been [……]
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NPR Puzzle: Tucked Away in the Capital
THE WEEKLY QUIZ FROM NPR PUZZLEMASTER WILL SHORTZ https://www.npr.org/2022/05/01/1095762239/sunday-puzzle-tucked-away-in-the-capital On-air challenge: I’m going to give you some four-letter words. Name a capital city that conceals each word in consecutive letters. Example: THEN –> ATHENS 1. OPEN 2. QUIT 3. SINK 4. PEST 5. LUMP 6. DISH 7. TO-DO
Akumal Foodie
Mexican Restaurant in North Akumal!
Lucky us — we have a new local restaurant! Morningstar Cocina is located across the street from the Casa Mayanah gardens in Akumal Norte. Their primary flavor is Northern Mexico with a flair of the South. They also will serve their famous burritos. Hours: 8am – 4pm for Breakfast, [……]
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