Cultivating curiosity and wellbeing in Mexico
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 →
A tiffin carrier or tiffin box is usually round, multi-tiered stainless steel container, the tiers of which conveniently clamp together. A handle on the top level provides for easy transport. Some tiffins come with insulated carrying bags. What is tiffin? Oxford Dictionaries (1) online defines tiffin (noun) as a snack, Continue Reading →
The Alternative Daily published an article about the health benefits of gazpacho*, a cold, tomato-based soup that is brimming with flavor and nutrients, citing research published in the journal of Nutrition, Metabolism & Cardiovascular Diseases** that points to the ingredients of gazpacho containing properties helpful in protecting us against conditions Continue Reading →
Cantaloupes are plentiful right now in the Zihuatanejo market and supermarkets, and they are especially sweet at the moment. It’s worth running down to the Mercado Central to pick some up, and here’s a perfect way to use them to cool down in the heat of early summer. This refreshing Continue Reading →
Last Saturday we took a stroll through the Zihuatanejo market to pick up a few things we needed. My favorite part of the market is the area out back, along Calle Mangos, where the local vendors tend to hang out selling their produce. Walking along the crowded sidewalk we came 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 →