So much more than a stir-fry spice, this Asian kitchen staple quickly and easily adds a welcome zest to everything from barbecue to beverages.
Mexico Life
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After disastrous year, Oaxaca’s budding wedding industry starts to rebound
The paralysis of the destination nuptials industry in 2020 devastated what was a growing number of businesses statewide.
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‘Hot fudge’ caves in a tiny Jalisco town feature big surprises
Chocolate-colored stalactites and eye-popping wildlife make this tricky-to-enter cavern system and its unassuming entrance worth finding.
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Dining Out in Mazatlán: Surf’s Up Café celebrates 10 years of creative dining
The popular Mazatlán restaurant wins diners over with its warm, beachfront vibe then keeps them returning for delicious fusion fare.
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Biologist’s memoir recounts his global journeys in search of extinct species
Forrest Galante’s new memoir shares tales from his globetrotting life spent finding animals believed to be no longer in existence.
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California’s sparse Franciscan missions had a colorful start in Querétaro
Friar Junípero Serra is more known for building spartan Catholic missions up north, but first he built more Baroque ones in central Mexico.
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Rain ritual keeps community close to its heritage and in tune with nature
Rain petition rituals, which occur annually in pueblos in the Valley of México and Puebla, date back thousands of years to Aztec culture.
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Roma’s newest Asian eateries: hard to find but well worth the search
The Mexico City neighborhood is benefitting from the capital’s recent love affair with Eastern cuisine from places like Thailand and Laos.
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Sweet, savory, spicy: explore gazpacho’s many flavor options
Gazpacho is believed to date back to the ancient world. Its long history gave it time to develop myriad variations to suit any palate.
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Do Mexicans accept death better than other cultures?
Day of the Dead beliefs diffuse the grieving process for those left behind more than in some societies, but it still is a painful loss.
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A former Jalisco hacienda is a veritable garden of Eden
Idyllic Hacienda de San Antonio del Potrero has sat near Tequila, Jalisco. since 1785, but it’s hard to find a tequileño who’s heard of it.
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Oaxaca family artisan studio labors to support an entire valley
Jacobo and María Ángeles have transformed their subsistence farming community’s economy by teaching generations how to make alebrije art.
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Ecotourism ranch offers welcome getaway in a pandemic era
The Haras Atlixco ranch, which advertises “Ecotourism by Horse,” convinced Joseph Sorrentino to get back in the saddle, and he’s glad he did.
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Ancient Maya site explorers will find fertile ground in Cobá’s lengthy history
At its peak, from A.D. 600–1000, the city commanded 70 square kilometers and an estimated population of 50,000 people.
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Need to use some plump, delicious strawberries? We’ve got you covered
Naturally sweet strawberries are a joy to eat but must be used quickly. Luckily, you can use their burst of flavor to enliven so many dishes.
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Can jazz and hip-hop save dying languages? Indigenous bands say yes
From Mixtec rap to Tepehua punk, younger bands are making ‘outsider’ music with lyrics in the vanishing tongues of their communities.
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Museum spotlights Catrina creator’s art as well as life under the Porfiriato
Its collection of 3,000 works by the artist José Guadalupe Posada provides useful context for understanding this period in Mexican history.
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How a Mexico City scientist turned into a clean water activist for Xochimilco
After seeing the neighborhood’s filthy canals, Refugio Rodríguez began helping resident boatmen and farmers remove soil and water pollutants.
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When dealing with crocodiles, expect the unexpected
When you make 16-foot reptiles the stars of your TV reality show, you probably should prepare for at least a few surprises.
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Woman seeks to document female entrepreneurship in her Puebla town
Chipilo, Puebla’s female business owners generally go unnoticed. Resident Zuri Merlo is hoping her documentary project will change that.
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Chef and restaurateur Alam Méndez is Oaxaca’s culinary messenger
His new restaurant, Maíz 64, brings the flavors of traditional Oaxacan cuisine to a new frontier: Washington D.C.
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Baile de los 41 imagines secret life of Porfirio Diaz’s gay son-in-law
In 1901, 41 men were arrested in an illegal Mexico City gay club. A new film imagines the rumored 42nd guest: the husband of Díaz’s daughter.
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Who knew getting your greens could taste so good?
With just a bit of thought and creativity, a side salad can be transformed into a filling gourmet meal that’s of restaurant caliber.
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NGO’s mission to aid repatriated Mexicans looks northward for support
New Comienzos helps deportees adjust to life in Mexico. For the first time, the NGO is seeking connections in the United States.
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Artisan forges beauty, utility from waste on the forest floor
A crafts class 15 years ago and a leap of faith transformed Marina Bañuelos from a busy workaday mom into Jalisco’s queen of pine needle art.
