Chipileños have maintained many of their Italian traditions and their language. And, of course, their cuisine. It can truly be called an Italian pueblo.
Mexico Life
Most pilgrimages and sanctuaries are now Catholic but roots are pre-Hispanic
The Spanish imposed Catholicism on their newly conquered lands, but pilgrimage was part of indigenous life for many centuries prior.
Eddie Mendoza and Direct Relief Mexico: a model for the new normal
The nonprofit dedicated to procuring medical supplies when disaster strikes has imported 350,000 surgical masks, 30,000 face masks and 10,000 goggles.
How to work from home without getting laptop backache
More and more people are turning their laptop into their principal workhorse while confined to their homes because of Covid-19.
In a Oaxaca town known for textiles, making face masks seemed natural
Over 2,000 coronavirus masks have been distributed to 18 locations in the state through an international network of donors and seamstresses.
From salsas and smoothies to margaritas and muffins: it’s mango time
They’re plentiful, cheap and delicious and healthy too, being low in calories, high in fiber and antioxidants, with generous amounts of vitamins A and C.
From floating islands to abandoned lots: urban gardening in Mexico
The modern concept of reclaiming urban space for agriculture has become popular due to concerns about the environment, food quality and food availability.
In a scene from Indiana Jones, explorers are trapped by a snake in a cave
The first caver woke it up, the second stepped right on it and the unlucky third person was left to make the apologies.
Helping hands: expats open their hearts to support Guanajuato food bank
Betsy McNair saw people going through the dumpster every day hoping to find food or something to sell. She decided to do something about it.
The iconic poblano pepper can be stuffed just like any bell pepper
Their shape and mild flavor make poblanos perfect for stuffing, as in Chiles en Nogada, a complex dish traditionally served around Mexican Independence Day.
In a country with no tigers, the tiger dance survives, particularly in Guerrero
Mexico has “tiger” rituals in the form of dance and they have two things in common: the image of a fierce wildcat and a purely pre-Hispanic origin.
Gabriel Michel and his museum are preserving Mexico’s patrimony
Housed in a beautiful old hacienda, the museum receives visitors from all over the world, including experts in archaeology and paleontology.
For vendors without savings, credit or support, aid group comes to the rescue
A weekly grocery basket is one form of assistance provided by the network of volunteers behind Ayuda Mutua in Mexico City.
Fluffy, flavorful Swiss chard omelette is stupendously delicious
The simple chard and potato-filled omelette was cottony-light, so tender in the mouth and so unforgettable.
Mexico’s artisans struggle to survive in a Covid-19 world
Artisans face an unprecedented situation, perhaps even catastrophe. “Non-essential businesses” are shut, tourism is dead and street traffic is nil.
The monoliths of Las Águilas in the place where the eagles land
An army of tall monoliths stands guard over the small town of Cuautla, Jalisco, which is either Mexico’s Stonehenge or another awe inspiring work of nature.
Fifth Sun, a history of the Aztecs as seen through their own eyes
500 years after the Aztec empire made its first fateful contact with the Spanish conquistadors, a new book examines the Aztecs through their own lens.
The simple potato is full of wonders; it simply needs to be understood
Potatoes, seemingly a common and innocuous vegetable, are actually full of wonders when understood and prepared properly.
Mexico’s favorite taco has immigrant roots
Mexico’s most popular taco originated in the Middle East but why they should be called “shepherd’s tacos” is anybody’s guess.
After 12 years, a giant pre-Hispanic jar tells its story
Analysis finds that large urns discovered in Jalisco were used to make tejuino, a traditional corn beer.
20-year-old foundation has found ways to help kids get an education in Chiapas
For every 100 students who start school only 35 will graduate from high school. The Escalera Foundation is working to improve those numbers.
Healthy black beans are found in many traditional dishes
Beans in general, and black beans in particular, are extremely healthy foods, high in antioxidants, zinc and fiber.
Which are the real alebrijes? Papier-mache from CDMX or carvings from Oaxaca?
There are essentially two craft figures that claim the title – wood carvings from the state of Oaxaca, and papier-mache figures from Mexico City.
Cocoliztli was the worst epidemic in Mexico and the Americas
Pestilence used to be something to worry about, but decades of mild epidemics led most to believe that pestilence and plague were things of the past.
In the absence of stimulus checks, consumers can help support local businesses
Folks in Mexico City are getting creative with all kinds of new and expanded ways to make money, and consumers can help them survive.
