Culinary Traditions as UNESCO Intangible Heritage. Hmm.

UNESCO seems all set, judging by the rumors, to begin adding culinary traditions to its Intangible Heritage category.  Here’s why I think the project is not feasible, not desirable, and,to…

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The Spanish Origins of Bread for Day of the Dead?

Few customs are now more ensconced in Mexican Day of the Dead celebrations than the pan de muerto, the traditional bread, rich in eggs and sugar, and decorated with bread…

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Millimeter by millimeter

A bit blurry because I snapped this  photo of my hand in training for a bionic woman movie with my left hand. I am amazed at what medicine can do…

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