Monthly Archives: August 2011

Hey my dear readers! How have you been? It’s been some time since I posted anything. I’ve been kind of busy. I survived Hurricane Irene pretty safe and sound. Well, praise God, the hurricane wasn’t as bad as predicted for … Continue reading →

Pejibaye is the fruit of a palm that originated in the Amazonian areas of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Brazil, but it has been cultivated and distributed by Indians from ancient times. It is rich in calories and nutrients. Of prehistoric … Continue reading →

Can you believe it. This distinctive tree has seed pods shaped like a human ears! The national tree of Costa Rica is the Guanacaste tree, or scientifically termed as Enterolobium Cyclocarpum. It was declared as the national tree of the … Continue reading →

Many events in the history of mankind eventually fade into oblivion, but others, leave their indelible marks for the entire world to see. – Author Unknown Jose Arturo Castellanos Contreras was a Salvadoran army colonel and diplomat who, while working … Continue reading →

The largest of all tarantulas, the Goliath Birdeater (Theraphosa blondi) from Venezuela and Brazil, has been reported to have a weight of 150 grams (5.3 oz) and a leg-span of up to 30 centimetres (12 in), males being the longer … Continue reading →

-You’re currently reading “August Bake Quest #9” an entry submitted to Life in the Sonoran Desert. A limited budget doesn’t have to mean limited proteins. One of our most valuable and cheap crop is Quinoa. Quinoa is a great source … Continue reading →

Oh crap. I just got hit with a virus! So no post until my laptop is fixed. I’ll be right back! 😦

Schinus molle (Peruvian pepper) is an evergreen tree in the family Anacardiaceae, native to northern South America Peruvian Andes. It is also known as American pepper, peppercorn tree, Californian pepper tree, Peruvian peppertree. The epithet ‘molle’ comes from the Quechua … Continue reading →

My Dearest and Lovely Dog There once was a man whose life was so difficult that he was always in a bad mood. As a result, he often mistreated his dog. Kakasbal (the spirit of evil) who is all around … Continue reading →

The Embera is a group of semi-nomadic Indians in Panama, living in the province of Darien jungles but have migrated to this area in recent years. They still keep and maintain their traditions, cultures, dances and religion. Certain cultural and … Continue reading →