by Jonathan | Jul 20, 2018 | Uncategorized
The Spanish verb “to eat lunch” is almorzar. The noun is almuerzo (ahl-MWAIR-so). You notice the Arabic influence of the term in “al”; in addition, any Spanish spelling with a “z” in it is also a hand-me-down from the Arabic languages. Almuerzo has both. The...
by Jonathan | Jul 20, 2018 | Uncategorized
Cuenca Trivia Night What: Join in for the fun at Cuenca Trivia and test your wits, with emcee and local legendary-liberal-loudmouth Linda Chase! When: Every Tuesday from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.; dinner first and then Trivia at 6:30 p.m. sharp. Where: The Vegetable Bar, 3...
by Jonathan | Jul 20, 2018 | Uncategorized
Among the first sights encountered by newcomers to Cuenca, along with the billowing white clouds, the rolling green hills, and the red-tile roofs, are the big blue and red buses that spew black fumes into the otherwise colorless alpine air. Hundreds of them bomb...
by Jonathan | Jul 20, 2018 | Uncategorized
As a member of the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics, I’m privileged to have as colleagues some of the most accomplished Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs). Our guest columnist this week is an expert dietitian/ nutritionist who, in her words, is, “On a...
by Jonathan | Jul 20, 2018 | Uncategorized
A psychedelic drug brewed by indigenous South American tribes could be used to treat alcoholism and depression, new research suggests. Ayahuasca, a plant-based potion often used in spiritual medicine by indigenous Amazonians, is linked to improved well-being and holds...
