Chufa (Cyperus esculentus) again
Sometimes it’s just so frustrating that a blog is not a forum. I get such terrific feedback that I want to incorporate or reply to. What fresh chufa (tiger) nuts…
Read moreAgua Fresca 24: Nigerian Horchata and the Diffusion of Islamic Cuisine
I haven’t posted about the cold drinks known in Mexico as agua fresca (fresh or cool water) in ages. Today though a post on Kitchen Butterfly’s blog (highly recommended, by the…
Read moreSpinning, Grinding, and Social Change
I’ve long thought that I should read more about the history of clothing. It parallels the history of food in so many ways. The raw materials for cloth (flax, cotton,…
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