How huitlacoche grows
Responding to Suzy Oakes’ question about how huitlacoche grows, here’s an ear I picked up today. I’m sure the young woman was totally mystified by my choice of this fairly…
Read moreTwo Great Deserts: Sonora and Arabia Deserta
A couple of days ago I finally got around to reading Gary Nabhan’s book Arab/American. I was entranced as Nabhan, best known for his work on the ecology of the…
Read moreWarning for those in Mexico–Gorgeous Insect, Gory Results
Have you seen this stunning insect? In the rainy season in Mexico you see them all over the place and they really are show stoppers. They are also life stoppers,…
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