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Grinding the Cochineal Beetles
It was amazing that once you ground these beetles and mixed it with water you had a lovely red colour. Add some lemon juice and the colour changes. Add baking soda and more colours.
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The site of advanced Amerindian civilizations, Mexico came under Spanish rule for three centuries before achieving independence early in the 19th century. A devaluation of the peso in late 1994 threw Mexico into economic turmoil, triggering the worst... [read more]
The site of advanced Amerindian civilizations, Mexico came under Spanish rule for three centuries before achieving independence early in the 19th century. A devaluation of the peso in late 1994 threw Mexico into economic turmoil, triggering the worst... [read more] Blog: Oaxaca
Date: August 18th 2007
Saturday 18th August We had packed the day before, worked out a timetable & route to get to the train and were ready to go! We woke up early, showered and went out for breakfast at Cafe Popular next door. Good food at a decent price. As we left the hotel we stopped at the opposite corner & took one last look and a picture. Both of us were looking forward to a quieter environment. We made ou ... read more
Date: August 18th 2007
Saturday 18th August We had packed the day before, worked out a timetable & route to get to the train and were ready to go! We woke up early, showered and went out for breakfast at Cafe Popular next door. Good food at a decent price. As we left the hotel we stopped at the opposite corner & took one last look and a picture. Both of us were looking forward to a quieter environment. We made ou ... read more
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