Cultivating curiosity and wellbeing in Mexico
A few weeks ago, I posted an article about organic gardening resources in Mexico. Since initially researching those products and websites, I’ve had the chance to delve–or dig, if you would–more deeply into the Las Cañadas Cooperative website in particular at http://www.bosquedeniebla.com.mx. I discovered veritable treasure trove of useful information Continue Reading →
In my searches for on-line resources on organic gardening and nutrition, I’ve come across many specifically Mexican sites that are full of useful and interesting information about organic products, sustainable agriculture, and ecological trends in Mexico. I’d like to share a few of my most interesting and useful finds. This Continue Reading →
Although Mexico’s markets have traditionally offered locally grown produce and regionally made handicrafts, the globalization of the past decade or two has changed purchasing trends immensely. Now it’s just as easy–and sometimes easier–to find produce grown in South America and artifacts mass-produced in China than to find local, Mexican goods Continue Reading →
Vegan no-bake pistachio-based energy balls infused with the delicate essence of rosewater make for a Turkish-inspired treat. Continue Reading →
I admit it: When I finally gave up animal products four years ago, I considered tofu tasteless and uninteresting. Of course I could tolerate it, but I couldn’t understand how anyone could actually like it. However, persistence (or should that read obsession?), need, and an adventuresome spirit got me past Continue Reading →
Amaranth is awesome! Tropical gardeners, if you want greens (and nutritionally rich seeds) and don’t want to pull your hair out trying to cultivate spinach and lettuce and other more delicate greens in the heat, then try amaranth in any of its seed or vegetable varieties. Amaranth loves the heat Continue Reading →
Gardening has been somewhat difficult this year in Zihuatanejo. The heavy and late rains of November and December, when we usually have little or no rain at all, flooded out my seedlings, and I had to replant more than once. It was a little discouraging to watch the tender plants Continue Reading →
Things were hopping today at Zihuatanejo’s Saturday organic and natural products market on Playa Principal at Plaza del Artista in downtown Zihua on Mexico’s Pacific coast. Juanito Zihua and Banda Cuatro-Cuarenta were playing, and many who stopped by the beachfront market took advantage to dance off the excess energy after Continue Reading →
Cats, boas, a vegan fair, and dinner… What an unusual day! First, an early morning phonecall informed me that my cat, who resided at our office instead of our house, had almost–almost–been devoured by a boa constrictor. She was saved in the nick of time by a vigilant and fast-moving Continue Reading →