Huitlacoche/Cuitlacoche/Hongo/Corn Mushroom
Here’s some huitlacoche off the corn cob with a measuring spoon for size. Crepas de huitlacoche were one of the first things I ever ate in Mexico, eagerly anticipated because…
Read moreWarning for those in Mexico–Gorgeous Insect, Gory Results
Have you seen this stunning insect? In the rainy season in Mexico you see them all over the place and they really are show stoppers. They are also life stoppers,…
Read moreDried Shrimp Heaven
A young colleague from Nayarit just walked into my study with this huge bag of dried shrimp from her Pacific Coast state. Snuck a few, still chewy, not too salty.…
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