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Cuba’s Legendary Rum Producers Grapple with Latest Sugar Shortage – Update
As inflation continues to spread globally, Latin America grapples with rising costs and supply chain challenges.…
US Citizens Travel to Mexico – for Ozempic
Mexico Despite proposed international tariffs and political turmoil, robust demand for Ozempic along with international medical…
Unable to Afford Boats, Cubans Build Corchos
Scattered beyond the seawall of Cuba’s historic Malecón, small groups of inventive fishermen rely on corcho rafts — ingenious vessels self-crafted from a combination of polyfoam, aluminum rods and wood propelled by oars and small engines. Derived from the Spanish word “corchos,” meaning “cork,” these DIY rafts exemplify human creativity and…
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How Rayo’s “Hecho en México” fragrance driven menu is revolutionizing cocktail culture
In February, Rayo celebrated its third anniversary by introducing a bold new menu. Rayo’s newest innovative menu was designed in collaboration with a local perfumer “Tamach” and is a tribute to Mexico’s sophisticated cultural heritage. Once again focusing on cocktails as both an experiential and sensory journey, it begins with a…
The Pastry War : A Forgotten Chapter in Latin American History
The Pastry War may sound like the title of a comedy film. In fact it was a little-known war which took place from November 1838 to March 1839. What was the cause of this oft forgotten conflict? The Pastry War was named after events related to the ransacking of Mexico City’s…
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World’s Oldest Car Shows : The New York International Auto Show (NYIAS)
The New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) is gearing up for its 125th anniversary celebration scheduled to take place in April 2025. Special events will take center stage, including new immersive experiences, expert guided tours, an expanded EV test track, Bentley’s hand painted ‘Belonging Bentayga’ and the World Car Awards live!…
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Is It Safe to Eat ? Artificial Intelligence AI Tongue Predicts Food Safety and More
In the latest list of new and innovative AI applications in the field of Artificial Intelligence, a sensor linked to an artificial neural network can accurately analyze both solid foods and liquids. Developed by a research team from Penn State1, the “AI tongue” can detect specific characteristics such as freshness, quality…
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World’s Most Underrated Foods – The Serrano Pepper
One of the world’s most underrated foods has to be the serrano chile pepper. Most people are familiar with the world famous jalapeno or the infamously hot habenero. The serrano deserves widespread recognition for its incredible flavor profile, multicultural recipes and medicinal uses.
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Chile Peppers : The Serrano Ceviche ~ Family Recipe
The serrano pepper (Capsicum annuum) is frequently found in local supermarkets in its green unripened form. The serrano originates from the mountains in Mexico and resembles a miniature skinny jalepeno. With a Scoville rating of 10,000 to…
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