Gone Missing: 28,000 Tons of Maize in Mexico
Yesterday an extraordinary half page advertisement appeared in Mexico City newspapers. This year 28 thousand tons of maize have been stolen from trucks or railroad cars. That’s enough maize to…
Read moreMaize, glorious maize. Arepas this time.
Maize is getting such bad press at the moment in the United States. But it is such a wonderful grain, so flexible, so many appealing products. Arepas, as you doubtless…
Read moreCulinary heritage: Embera cuisine (Panamá)
Here’s a really long overdue post, promised to Chef Lastino Apochito a year ago when I was visiting Panama City for the quite fascinating first Panamá Gastronómica. He approached me…
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