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The Different Mexican Moles
Moles are important in Mexican culture. There is even a phrase “ir a un mole” that means “to go where there is mole” and comes from the Mexican tradition of families using moles at big events. This phrase is often said as an indication...
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The History of the Mortar and Pestle
Traditionally the mortar and pestle were used in both food and medical applications, for grinding grain, spices, or medicines. Today, many people use a mortar and pestle in their home for grinding spices. There is careful consideration...
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Why You Should Be Eating More Plantains
Closely related to bananas and frequently mistaken for the sweeter fruit, plantains are a starchy, versatile cooking ingredient with no specific growing season that provides 25% of food energy to millions of people. Since they...
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