Christmas in July?

By Manzanillo Sun Writer from the July 2014 Edition Señiora Notsotechie, who doesn’t believe in exaggeration, says she has told me a million times not to procrastinate. So in the spirit of the season, I have decided to dedicate this article as a todo list for all you Manzamericans and Canzanillos who are returning to Manzanillo for […]

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Vegetables / Verduras

By Manzanilo Sun Writer  from the July 2014 Edition English Spanish Artichoke Alcachofa Asparagus Esparragos Beans Frijoles Beet Betabel Bell Pepper Pimienta Broccoli Brocoli Brussel Sprouts Col de Bruselas Cabbage Col Red Cabbage Col Morado Carrot Zanahoria Cauliflower Coliflor Celery Apio Chickpeas Garbanzos Chiles Chiles Coriander Cilantro   Corn Elote / Maiz   Cucumber Pepino   English […]

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Mysteries of the Fifth Sun: the Aztec Calendar

 By Manzanillo Sun Writer from the July 2014 Edition –Valley of Anahuac, New Year’s Eve, 1507. Tenochtitlán, the great island city, capital of the Mexica empire, lies cloaked in darkness. An eerie silence pervades the vast ceremonial center the Teocalli or Templo Mayor spreading out over Moctezuma’s splendid palace, with its botanical gardens and well-stocked zoo, across […]

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Precious Limes

 By Suzanne A. Marshall  from the July 2014 Edition A month or so ago, having returned to Canada for the summer season, we invited friends who also winter in Manzanillo to our home for a meal. This is always an excuse to sample some of that fine Mexican tequila and enjoy a marguerita! My husband insists when […]

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Queen Palm- I Planted Roots In Mexico

By Tommy Clarkson from the July 2014 Edition Syagrus romanzoffiana Family: Arecaceae Also known as: Cocos Palm (A “newbie” to palm inquired, “So Tommy, what are your thoughts on the Queen Palm?” The curmudgeony, highly opinionated, rather grey headed grump, with dirt encrusted fingernails and torn shorts, fast responded. ”Well, right off the top of my head, tawdry, […]

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