We recently discovered Masienda Tortillas at a local Whole Foods store. After trying many brands of tortillas, both here in the United States and in Mexico, we're always searching for great tortillas. Personally, the corn tortilla is our favorite. Corn is the perfect ingredient for tortillas. Corn is considered a whole grain; gluten-free, it's naturally higher in fiber and … [Read more...] about What is Nixtamalization? Masienda Heirloom Corn Tortillas and Ancient Traditions
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Fake News Replaced by Vague News – “Chinese in almost every country in Latin America” and NYC…
As economic concerns over international trade increase, recent reports have focused on China's presence in Latin America. Vague headlines such as "The Chinese are in almost every country in Latin America: Rep. Henry Cuellar" imply a physical presence rather than increasing overall influence. Yet, while reporters focus on the effects of China's influence in other countries, news reports … [Read more...] about Fake News Replaced by Vague News – “Chinese in almost every country in Latin America” and NYC…
Hy-Vee employee owned supermarket promotes diversity with $50,000 towards awards
At a recent Hy-Vee Opportunity Inclusive Business Summit, 15 Minnesota based companies pitched their ideas to a panel of judges and event attendees. Momease Solutions was the grand prize winner, taking home an award of $30,000. Based in Plymouth, Minnesota, Momease Solutions is a women-owned business originally founded by Dr. Ashley Mooneyham after she struggled to effectively pump … [Read more...] about Hy-Vee employee owned supermarket promotes diversity with $50,000 towards awards
Remembering Alex J. Rosenberg
From the official HFFNY Press Release : "New York, August 11, 2022— Alex J. Rosenberg, our beloved Board Advisor, passed away July 22 in Manhattan at the age of 103. At The American Friends of the Ludwig Foundation of Cuba (AFLFC) and its brainchild, the Havana Film Festival New York (HFFNY), we would like to share these words about a human being who has left an indelible mark on … [Read more...] about Remembering Alex J. Rosenberg
Pepper Power: World’s Ultimate Food Weapon: The Ghost Chili Pepper Grenade
The ghost chili pepper originates from India and is considered a hybrid mostly of C. chinense with some C. frutescens. It is a very hot pepper measuring from 300,000 to 1,500,00o on the Scoville scale. In 2007 Guinness World's Records the title of world's hottest chili pepper was given to the ghost pepper only to be beaten out by the Trinidad Moruga Scorpion in 2012 followed by the … [Read more...] about Pepper Power: World’s Ultimate Food Weapon: The Ghost Chili Pepper Grenade