Nancy and Jeff Move to Mexico: Part Two, Feliz Navidad!

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by Nancy Gerlach Feliz Navidad! It hardly seems possible that another holiday season is upon us, but it is. I’ve got to admit it’s hard to get into the spirit without cold temperatures and some snow, but here in Mexico the weather is like Christmas in Southern California. The Mexicans, however, are in the Christmas spirit. Around the first of …

The Buzz: Killer Bee Mustards and Butters

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By Molly S. Wales This is part of the cover design for Reed Booth’s book about his experiences with Africanized bees. You know you’re going to like a guy when, asked how he got started in the honey business, he answers, “I started keeping bees because I drink.” Reed Booth, otherwise known as the “Killer Bee Guy,” is a home-brewer and …

Correct Spelling of Habanero

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Q: Dave,   I have seen two different spellings for Habanero Peppers. Is it : HABANERO OR HABAÑERO? I am willing to bet is Habanero, but then again, you know more than me. Thank you.   Luis Pinto A: Hello Luis: You are correct–there is no tilde over the n. It is a common mistake that even experienced chileheads make. …