morada. However I never saw the purple corn sold locally and I’m not all that much a chica morada fan though I understand that purple corn has lots of health benefits....

Here in South Florida ceviche is known and loved. We have a number of Peruvian seafood restaurants that include ceviche on the menu, often accompanied by choclo (corn on the cob) and sweet potato, as it’s typically eaten. A...

Native Americans are well known for their use of indigenous herbs, vegetables and meats. Corn, squash and beans are but a few of the vegetables used on a daily basis. Consider their use of Peppermint, Spearmint, Clover, Sage, and...

, with the exception of a cart selling “Oaxacan Specialities” that were primarily intended for home consumption. When I traveled I would eat enchiladas mineras, churros and elote (corn, grilled on a stick or boiled...