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Now That We Finally Have Good Corn-on-the-Cob, How Should We Cook It?

I read with interest a recent article about Mexico banning genetically modified corn. The article mentioned that there are approximately 20,000 varieties of corn in Mexico. “Gee”, I thought, “20,000 varieties and I’ve never had an edible one, on the cob……….”

Well, all that’s changed now that a local corn grower is selling a portion of his U.S.

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Filmed in San Carlos: Casi Treinta

Casi30 “Casi Treinta” (Almost Thirty) tells the story of a group of 8 friends who are about to turn 30. The movie was filmed in San Carlos, Guaymas, Obregon and Hermosillo and will soon hit the theaters.

Watch the trailer

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Gas Wars: USA wins for gas; Mexico wins for diesel

paying for gas 2 Ever wonder whether it is more economical to fill up your car in the US just before coming into Mexico, or to wait until you hit the Pemex at KM 21 and save a few pesos.
Well, the calculator has come out, the numbers have been crunched, and the results are in: US gas prices are CHEAPER than Mexico’s gas prices (unless your car or truck uses diesel —

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Movies Filmed in San Carlos | Catch 22 | Videos

Movies Filmed in San Carlos: watch Catch 22, Mask of Zorro and Lucky Lady … all filmed in San Carlos.

Is there an artist in the (your) house?

Did you know we have oil painting classes right here in San Carlos? GCM, Galeria Carolina Manzano, is located in the Seascape Plaza and the talented instructor, Carolina, offers classes three days each week at a very nominal fee.

Carolina Hernandez de Manzano was born in Torreon Coahuila,

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Rules for Donating Blood in Mexico

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A Local Bus Experience Part 2

Last Friday Nadine and I set off for part 2 of our Guaymas bus treks. Friends Joanne and Linda joined us. Again we boarded outside Condos Triana at approximately 9:45 am, fare 12 pesos, and departed on Serdan and walked behind the Central Mercado. Unbeknownst to us, but a great find for us ladies,

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A Local Bus Experience

My friend Nadine has the craziest ideas. Her latest one was to get on a bus to Guaymas and then get on other buses while in Guaymas to see the surrounding neighborhoods. Well, with me with a sprained ankle, I decided now was a good time to let her drag me along.

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