Bragadocious Food Post #1

Back in the United States much of the news pertaining to Mexico is often reported with a very thinly-veiled layer of cynicism, pessimism and a flood of other negative "-isms". While some of these reports may be rooted in the truth, I'll use this medium to add another level of fairness and balance when warranted. One thing that Mexico certainly has going for it is the food! (Since God created me with a special appreciation for all things edible, food will most certainly be a recurring theme. Other foodies please check back regularly.)

For starters, take the humble pineapple that can be tough, green, scrawny and expensive back home. Down here this succulent delicacy can be found in the supermarkets for a mere 7 pesos per kilo (~ $0.27 per pound). Since arriving Amy and I have learned that to pick out a ripe pineapple you check if one of the top leaves will break off easily. Then, when you get it home it's best to place it in the fridge, upside down for 30 minutes to let the sugars redistribute throughout the fruit. (I wish I could claim that some wise senora at the local market passed on this sentimental knowledge to the newly transplanted gringos but actually, we learned this from YouTube.) Breakfast, lunch, dinner or just before bed there's never been a better way to ward off scurvy and enjoy a food that's healthy to boot!