Tren Maya Station in Tulum
The office of Mexican and English architecture Aidia Studio has designed a train station for Tulum with a large trellis ceiling to be built on the Maya Tren Railway Line. Aidia Studio designed the perforated roof made of structural steel and glass-reinforced concrete panels to enclose platforms and lobby. The [……]
Substitutions in the Kitchen
Often we who live in Mexico can’t find the exact ingredients called for in a recipe. Often substitutions are needed because of dietary restrictions. And sometimes we just aren’t going to use an ingredient often enough to make its purchase worthwhile. Here’s a list of commonly used substitutions. It’s not [……]
Exercises for a Better Sleep
Numerous studies have shown that exercise can reduce the amount of time it takes to fall asleep at night. It also increases sleep time and quality. While experts suggest avoiding vigorous exercise within an hour of bedtime (it raises heart rate, body temperature, and adrenaline), stretching and meditative movement like [……]
Foodie Makes Brazilian Lemonade
Brazilian lemonade is actually Brazilian limeade, made with fresh limes. The Portuguese word for lime is limão, so in Portuguese it’s limonada, lemonade. There are a few different versions of this Brazilian lime drink, all of which feature fresh limes, but involve a different way of juicing and sweetening them. You [……]
NPR Sunday Puzzle: Words Within Words
THE WEEKLY QUIZ FROM NPR PUZZLEMASTER WILL SHORTZ https://www.npr.org/2021/06/27/1010586683/sunday-puzzle-words-within-words On-air challenge: Every answer today is a made-up two-word phrase in which the first word has five letters. Add one letter to the front and another at the end to make a seven-letter word that completes the phrase. Ex. Decorative piece of [……]
The Aging Process and Chiropractic
Sorry, but the fountain of youth does not exist, no one escapes the aging process, and good health cannot be purchased. However, when it comes to the wear and tear of aging on the joints of your body, then there is an effective, natural measure that you can take. The [……]
Father’s Day Menu
Lolha Father’s Day Special Filet mignon with grilled shrimp served with a baked potato and grilled zucchini $700 pesos Served 5–9 Reservations : [email protected] or Carlos and Miguel at Lolha
In Memoriam: Paul Rasmussen
Paul Eric Rasmussen died after a 14-month battle with Glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. Paul was a stoic man with a generous heart, who treasured going to the beach and spending time in Akumal, Mexico. Paul is survived by his wife Gayle Rasmussen; their children, Corey Azuara, Ali Segale, and [……]
Refinishing a Natural Stone Floor
If you have natural stone floors, it might not come as news to you that these floors are typically not finished when installed by developers. They might be polished, as a courtesy and possible selling point by the previous owner, but they probably have not been sanded or sealed. Within [……]