Nature and Critters

TALE OF TWO TAILS: Charlie Brown and Lucy

February 11, 2021 1

A TALE OF TWO TAILS CHARLIE BROWN AND LUCY The head of the snake was in front of me when I opened my eyes on this scariest of days. My brother lay beside me, curled into my body as he always does. Suddenly I felt myself being lifted and then [……]

Events

3 Valentine’s 2021 Menus

February 11, 2021 0

  • Lunita                                                     Taverna.    Order from regular menu or one of the specials

Events

Mexican Constitution Day

January 31, 2021 0

Mexican Constitution Day The 1917 Constitution was drafted in Santiago de Querétaro during the Mexican Revolution. It was approved by the Constitutional Congress on February 5th 1917, with Venustiano Carranza serving as the first president. The Mexican constitution of 1917 was the first such constitution in the world to include [……]

Health

Plants for a Prettier, Healthier Bedroom: Jasmine

January 31, 2021 2

Jasmine (Scientific Name: Jasminum) Jasmine’s pretty white flowers make it a very attractive accent plant.  But that’s not its only attribute.  It is considered the best plant for relaxation.  Its sweet scent is commonly used in essential oil for relaxation.  In a German study, Jasmine’s fragrance was shown to actually improve [……]

Akumal Foodie

Buttermilk: The Substitution

January 31, 2021 0

Buttermilk is not something most of us keep in our fridge.  Occasionally a nice recipe calls for buttermilk, so you say to yourself, “what to do”?  Here are five different substitutes that you can make with items almost everyone has in the kitchen.  Now you can enjoy those buttermilk biscuits [……]

News

What’s New in Akumal – February 2021

January 31, 2021 0

A new little shop has opened by La Buena Vida, inside the former dive shop.  It’s run by Citlali Antonia Romano Romero.  Along with lots of unusual Mexican crafts, she also rents kayaks and has an organic produce delivery business.  Citlali can be reached at 984-908-1155 to order produce.  The [……]

News

Bits & Pieces – February 2021

January 31, 2021 0

             A little this & that from the media.     • All bars and clubs shut from Cancun to Tulum as governor clamps down on Coronavirus control     https://www.riviera-maya-news.com/all-bars-and-clubs-shut-from-cancun-to-tulum-as-governor-clamps-down-on-coronavirus-control/2021.html • Antigen testing for international tourists provided free by Cancun, Riviera Maya hotels https://www.riviera-maya-news.com/antigen-testing-for-international-tourists-provided-free-by-cancun-riviera-maya-hotels/2021.html • [……]

Akumal Foodie

Ask Allyn . . .

January 31, 2021 0

Jicama Dill Pickles My “Ask Allyn” tip for today is about dill pickles.  Allyn likes dill pickles, but they are not readily available here.   His first couple of attempts at making pickles were fair and he knew something was missing.  Allyn said too much mush and too much seed.  The [……]