Mexico at a glance.
Biodiversity
The plantain is a unique fruit, transforming from a starchy staple to a sweet treat. It nourishes with its flesh and protects with its leaves. From its birth to its harvest, the plantain embodies strength and versatility, leaving a lasting cultural mark as a symbol of resilience and utility.
Cuisine
Make use of unique storage solutions for an organized and fun kitchen. Mini drawer organizers tame packets and odd-shaped spices. Baking pans offer a visual “spice library,” while tiered lazy Susans put every flavor within easy reach.
Sports
Mexican weightlifters, bolstered by intense training, descend on Thailand for the IWF World Cup. This final Olympic qualifier will test their strength and the data they've meticulously tracked.
Science
X-ray fluorescence (XRF) reveals the chemical makeup of materials like rocks and dust. Researcher Rufino Lozano Santa Cruz uses XRF for diverse applications. These include studying volcanoes, analyzing metals, and even monitoring pollution changes during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wellbeing
Leafy greens aren't just healthy, they're your secret weapon for glowing skin. Kale gets all the hype, but its cousins (think collards, spinach, bok choy) offer similar benefits. Cook them gently for maximum nutrients, or get creative with salads, smoothies, and even beauty DIYs.
Cuisine
Cider offers a surprisingly diverse range of flavors – sweet to dry, still to fizzy, and even unexpected colors. Put aside the sugary stuff and explore the delicious complexity of artisanal ciders.
Sports
Gabriela Rodríguez Garza, a Mexican Olympic shooter, embarks on a four-month Italian training odyssey with her coach. Aiming for a Paris 2024 podium, she seeks to transform her skills and rewrite her Olympic story.
Cuisine
Discover the fruity, funky world of fermented wonders. From pears to crabapples, cider is a drink steeped in history and bursting with unique flavors. Learn about its simple creation and find your perfect sweet-tart match.
Cuisine
Cider has a story – centuries of revelry, a brush with extinction, and a rebellious comeback. Discover forgotten flavors, oddball apples, and a drink with more personality than your average lager.
Lifestyle
Gourmet food halls offer unique eats, local flavors, and a culinary adventure in the mall. They're a hub for new chefs, fresh ingredients, and a delicious way to support your community.
Cancun
Forget pricey Cancun clichés! This guide reveals how to snag flights, local digs, cheap eats, and unique adventures for a week of Easter sun under $365. It's about DIY spirit, not luxury resorts. #CancunCaper
Travel
Escape to Mexico! Explore ancient ruins, swim in cenotes, sip tequila at its source, and discover colonial gems. From vibrant cities to hidden beaches, these 25 mini-breaks offer adventure, history, and a whole lot of Mexican charm.
Cuisine
America's food waste is out of control! We trash 40% of our food, costing billions and harming the planet. Time to rethink our fridges.
Cuisine
Your fridge isn't just storage, it's a battleground against food waste. Learn particular tips for keeping produce fresher: pamper strawberries like royalty, chill nuts to prevent rancidity, make the bottom shelf your meat locker, and keep eggs safe in the main fridge (not the door).
Cuisine
This article is your guide to reviving wilted veggies with ice baths, toasting stale bread for new life, repurposing leftovers into tacos, and blending wrinkly fruit into smoothies.
Cuisine
Leftovers are your new culinary superpower. The “Kitchen Sink Diet” turns forgotten food into tasty creations. Think less food waste, more weeknight wins, and a healthy dash of kitchen creativity.