Cultivating curiosity and wellbeing in Mexico
Sarsaparilla: an old-fashioned beverage made from the root of a tropical vine. Sarsaparilla is a climbing plant native to tropical America; Mexico, Honduras, Peru, Ecuador, Costa Rica, and Jamaica are important sarsaparilla-producing countries. According to Medicinal Plants of Tropical and Subtropical Regions, a book that is found on-line in the Continue Reading →
This morning, I stood in my little tropical kitchen looking out into the garden as I skinned raw peanuts, readying them for roasting and grinding into peanut butter. It crossed my mind that some people would think that what I was doing was a waste of time, that they had Continue Reading →
About turmeric, and a quick turmeric golden milk recipe The healing and anti-inflammatory properties of turmeric have been making a big, orange splash on the Internet and in the press recently. Turmeric is that bright-orange spice that forms one of the basic ingredients of curry and gives it a deep Continue Reading →
Commercial, canned coconut milks can contain preservatives and flavor enhancers that many of us want to avoid. But making fresh coconut milk is easy, particularly for those of us living in Mexico or in tropical areas where the coconuts practically fall from the trees at our feet. How lucky can Continue Reading →
Recently, I saw several references on-line to a “heart vein opening drink” that is purported to open up blockages in the heart. The blog entries and recipes I saw were based on a testimonial submitted by someone who supposedly had used this method to improve heart health. Please see the Continue Reading →
Flor de jamaica is the Mexican name for the flowers, or actually the calyces, of the variety of hibiscus known as the roselle, or Hibiscus sabdariffa, which is commonly grown in the tropical climes of the Americas. Recently, I came across fresh hibiscus flowers at our local Zihuatanejo market. They Continue Reading →
Yesterday, I made a very simple green smoothie that’s sweet and satisfying and downright yummy. Really easy. Greenya Colada water from one small, fresh coconut (about 1 cup) 1 thick slice fresh pineapple, trimmed and diced 1 handful (about 2 cups) fresh, young spinach leaves agave syrup, maple syrup or Continue Reading →