Slavery, Race, and Whiteness in Mexico
Many readers are interested in Afro-Mexicans, so although this post is not directly about food, I’m going ahead anyway. In the eighteenth century, artists in Mexico (and to a lesser…
Read moreThe Potato Marches On
The Chinese as potato eaters? Oh yes, if Ms. Feng, former potato farmer turned potato promoter and the Chinese government have their way, according to a couple of fascinating pieces…
Read moreI, Ennion, Master of Fire
I, Ennion, master of fire, put my signature to the products of my workshop. I, Ennion, master of fire, created this blue two-handled cup from earth, fire, and salt. …
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