Robert Patterson educates people living in remote areas with poor soil how they can grow their own food via container gardening.
Mexico Life
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Already seen Chichén Itzá? Meet its ancient sister city of Mayapán
The structures in these Maya ruins near Mérida bear intriguing resemblances to the older, more famous pre-Hispanic city.
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Is Santa Clara del Cobre the only place to get copper crafts in Mexico?
Yes and no. But if you own any Mexican copperware, there’s a good chance it came from this Michoacán town that’s been doing it for centuries.
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A crucial rule for everyday spending in Mexico: carry small bills
One key to a happy life in Mexico is learning the unspoken rules of when and when not to pull out that 500-peso bill for your purchase.
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Hualahuises’ touristic joys aren’t flashy, but that’s what makes it great
Beautiful natural areas, great food and a quiet vibe are what make this slow-paced Nuevo León town special.
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Be the talk of the neighborhood with a wood-fired pizza oven on your patio
Clive Warner made a dream of presenting guests with piping-hot authentic Italian pies a reality, building his own half-cylinder oven at home.
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Apples are Mexico’s hidden fruit — except at Christmastime
Though many do not associate apple orchards with Mexico, the country has thousands of growers and hard cider is a beloved winter tradition.
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Ain’t nuthin’ like the real thing: in pursuit of ‘Fakin’ Bacon’
Many online chefs swear by imitation versions using rice paper, banana peels or mushrooms. Janet Blaser tries them all so you don’t have to.
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Mexican bats, up close and personal: what’s not to love?
John Pint only really saw bats after taking up caving, when he found that they have more intelligence and personality then he ever imagined.
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Mexico City’s Pat Patz serves up the flavors of a Middle Eastern diaspora
Award-winning chef Mijael Seidel takes inspiration from how the cuisine is being prepared worldwide by the region’s migrants.
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Cholula’s anything-goes swap meet returns after 2020 COVID shutdown
Once a year, this open-air market thought to date back to pre-Hispanic times encourages bartering — everything from fruits to artisan wares.
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Monthly farm-to-table outdoor event brings Campeche diners to their food
Farm to Table, where avant-garde vegetarian meals are cooked outside before your eyes, uses in-season ingredients grown on-site.
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Baja 1000 film’s lens focuses on impact of race on those who live around it
Off the Road, José Permar’s debut about the race’s effects on Mexican locals in towns along the route, won an Atlanta Film Festival award.
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Mexico’s War of Independence 101: a quick overview for newbie expats
If you’ve ever wondered why Mexicans start celebrating the September 16 holiday the night before, then this is the guide for you.
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Just peachy! End-of-summer harvest means easy, delicious desserts
Take a break from Mexico’s tropical offerings and take advantage: this fruit is currently in season now, awaiting you in your local market.
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New book tells you where to find 25 unforgettable hikes in western Mexico
John and Susy Pint’s latest work details out-of-the-way nature locations, many of which they discovered while on caving expeditions.
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5 Things To Do In Mazatlán: eat, drink and be merry should be your motto
Janet Blaser, who’s lived here for more than a decade, shares her insider tips for enjoying Sinaloa’s renowned “Pearl of the Pacific.”
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Delivery services’ rise is teaching Mexicans to love motorbikes
The nation’s statistics agency Inegi says that motorcycle use in Mexico is growing steadily, with 10%–20% growth in registered users per year.
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Are a Xochimilco ruins’ stone crosses part of an unknown ancient city?
The San Gregorio Atlapulco ruins haven’t been excavated by archaeologists, but individual researchers have found intriguing artifacts there.
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Mexico rules: a simple guide to a contented life as an expat
A sardonic look at the adjustments expats must make to live happily in Mexico. Firstly, don’t expect to accomplish more than one task per day.
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Looking to try mezcal? Read this guide to selecting one of Mexico’s iconic beverages
Long overshadowed by its popular offshoot, tequila, this distilled beverage, when made by master artisans, is meant to be sipped and savored.
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A quixotic dream to grow pitahaya in the desert bears promising fruit
The Hoveys’ surprising success in growing the crop on their San Carlos ranch could offer Sonora growers a less water-needy option than citrus.
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Viva México! Include this iconic traditional dish in your Independence Day celebrations
Chiles en nogada, a dish supposedly created by nuns for a general during Mexico’s fight for freedom, is as beautiful as it is delicious.
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Hiking the Río Seco in Jalisco’s Primavera Forest is never the same twice
This beautiful, ever-changing canyon will please hikers of all abilities. Even after just 10 minutes, it won’t look the same on the way back.
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Juan Villoro’s latest book celebrates joys and tragedies of life as a chilango
Horizontal Vertigo recounts growing up Mexico City’s labyrinth and living through some of its biggest historical events of the last 40 years.
