Thanks, Betty

Tall. Long hair blowing in the wind. Long skirt. Long coat. And a kid (a kid goat) in her arms as an accessory. That’s how the August issue of American…

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More vendors of agua fresca

Margaret Conover, whose blog is the place to go if you are interested in chia, posted this great illustration of una chiera (a chia vendor). She is puzzled by some…

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Beyond Jeez. What Athletes Eat

What athletes eat, or arctic explorers, or astronauts is always fascinating. It pushes the bounds of the possible while at the same time reflecting the culture’s ideas about good food.…

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