Tabascan cookery has a long-standing tradition of pre-Hispanic ingredients and recipes at its foundation, drawing on both Olmec and Maya influences, plus the added spice of African gastronomy
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The clusters of violet-blue trumpet flowers embraced by an ensemble of dark green fern-like foliage that grace the city this time of year herald in the first days of springtime with a melodious symphony of purple splendor
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García’s Flesh exhibit will remain on display at the Cam Gallery through April 2
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PULSE NEWS MEXICO Blush-red poinsettias have long been regarded around the world as the perfect companion to seasonal traditions and classic Christmas decorations. Lesser known is the leafy, long-stemmed flowers’ far-flung history. Called nochebuenas in Spanish (literally “holy night,” referring to Christmas Eve), the poinsettia has traveled across oceans and changed varieties more than 70 times within its centuries-old legacy.
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By THE PULSE NEWS MEXICO STAFF The Franz Mayer Museum in downtown Mexico City will host an exhibit of more than 200 flowering wild orchids from Mexico and other countries, as well as a selection of artificially created hybrids, from Wednesday, May 4, through Sunday, May 8. The museum, which has traditionally served as the venue for the annual sale and
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By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS At long last, spring has arrived in Mexico, and, as a result, the capital’s streets are now awash in sumptuous shades of lavender and lilac as the city’s lush jacaranda trees come into full bloom. Yes, the clusters of violet-blue trumpet flowers embraced by an ensemble of dark green fern-like foliage that grace the city this time of
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Flowers in the Palace Ah, spring! After three long months of winter (and nearly two years of psychological winter with covid-19 lockdowns and endless masking protocols), the first signs of real springtime are in the air. The jacarandas are in full bloom across Mexico, and everywhere you look, people are out and about. Indeed, those weary days of cold are
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By THE PULSE NEWS MEXICO STAFF Blush-red poinsettias have long been regarded around the world as the perfect companion to seasonal traditions and classic Christmas decorations. Lesser known is the leafy, long-stemmed flowers’ far-flung history. Called nochebuenas in Spanish (literally “holy night,” referring to Christmas Eve), the poinsettia has traveled across oceans and changed varieties more than 70 times within
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The Power of Orchids By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS They are exotic, mysterious and one of the most sought-after flowers on Earth. Simultaneously delicate and resilient, orchids are have always been beloved for their singular elegance and instantly recognizable beauty. Found in nearly every climate, the more than 35,000 species of orchid have carried symbolic and therapeutic weight in countless cultures throughout
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By THE PULSE NEWS MEXICO STAFF Blush-red poinsettias have long been regarded around the world as the perfect companion to seasonal traditions and classic Christmas decorations. Lesser known is the leafy, long-stemmed flowers’ far-flung history. Called nochebuenas in Spanish (literally “holy night,” referring to Christmas Eve), the poinsettia has traveled across oceans and changed varieties more than 70 times within
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