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gifts from Mexico to the world

Found on the wall in an obscure corner of the National Palace in Mexico City: This plaque lists both the Spanish and the Nahuatl words for various indigenous plants. Roughly translated it says, ‘the world owes to Mexico: corn, beans, … Continue reading

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Thai Masaaman yellow coconut curry recipe

This recipe for Massaman yellow curry uses pork, normally a no-no in the predominantly Muslim area of southern Thailand, along with potatoes, lychee and pineapple. Continue reading

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