Akumal Foodie

Yuca — Better Than It Sounds!

June 30, 2022 0

—Yuca root, also known as cassava root, looks like a cross between a white potato and sweet potato.  It’s an excellent source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants which can provide important health benefits.  For example: Choline helps the body manage nerve and brain functions and is an important part of keeping [……]

Health

Digestion: Before the First Bite

June 30, 2022 0

Before taking the first bite, think about how long it takes to digest what you plan to eat.  (Wish they had made a poster for Cheetos . . . )     — gracias a Gabi

Health

Ankles and Feet Flexibility: Five-move Routine

June 30, 2022 0

You can improve flexibility in your lower body and feet with this five-exercise routine from fitness expert Stephanie Mansour. Engaging your calf muscles is an important step toward feeling better.  Mobility exercises around the ankles and sole of each foot can also engage your calves. And you can do them [……]

News

First Friday – June 2022

June 30, 2022 0

First Friday in June was lightly attended.  There were almost as many waiters as us!  Well, the service was excellent.  Red Beard took home the trophy for best shirt.    Today, July 1st, is First Friday!  Come about 5 pm to visit, drink, and dine.    

Akumal Foodie

Morningstar Cocina Menus

June 30, 2022 0

On the way up the main Akumal Norte road, almost to the Guardia Nacional quarters, you’ll see on your left the new Mexican restaurant, Morningstar Cocina.  Check out the menus for Breakfast, lunch, and drinks.   Evenings, tacos are served:  pastor, chicken, chorizo, and beef.  Liquor license is pending, if not [……]

News

Bits & Pieces – July 2022

June 30, 2022 0

A little this & that from the media.   • Attention U.S. citizens living abroad: After June 30, you may no longer use your expired passport to return directly to the United States. Contact your nearest U.S. embassy or consulate to renew your passport: https://www.usembassy.gov/ • CAPA announces rate adjustments for [……]

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NPR Puzzle: Spooky Anagrams

June 30, 2022 0

THE WEEKLY QUIZ FROM NPR PUZZLEMASTER WILL SHORTZ https://www.npr.org/2022/06/12/1104399887/sunday-puzzle-spooky-anagrams On-air challenge: Every answer today is the name of a classic horror film or thriller. I’ll give you anagrams of the titles. You name the films. Ex. WAS –> Saw 1. DUAL CAR 2. LONE WHALE 3. MR. CASE 4. RACIER 5. [……]

Culture

Concert Series at Xcaret

June 28, 2022 0

“PAAX GNP is an annual international music and performing arts festival located in the Mexican Caribbean paradise. Beyond being a unique festival, it is a complete experience, which brings together extraordinary internationally renowned artists in five days by the sea in concerts of symphonic music, new choreographies and world premieres.” For ticket information:  https://www.eticket.mx/eventos.aspx?idartista=3394 1 de julio   [……]

Akumal Foodie

Lunita Special Offering

June 8, 2022 0

Friday,  10 June  at Lunita Restaurant in North Akumal Four chefs have collaborated to present a special menu: