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Jeremiah Tower's avatar

Always wondered what it tastes like, even though have had it mixed in with many Indian dishes!

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Not much of the rawness left, so much is becoming like Tulum.

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More of the same to get rid of the roughness!

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Progreso still horrible though a few new beachclubs and restaurants along the coast.

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No Mao, it's you who is cool!

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Not even in Chinatown markets?

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Thank you, Jen, as always!

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Not calling California Mexico yet...

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Sounds like high adventure!

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Scott Simons's avatar

Sounds like a rough day, what was planned for tomorrow

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Lorna Jacoby's avatar

Having grown up in Nicaragua this is so reminiscent of experiences there. Don't you love the rawness of it all? Looks like an unforgettable time!

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Bob Tenaglio's avatar

Eugene Walter wrote in "hints & pinches" "used by the dropful, (asafoetida extract) gives an exquisite flavor to, for instance, any pan-broiled white fish." Page 21

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Reynolds Morgan's avatar

Great stuff, Chef! This summer, I have two upcoming fly fishing trips for Tarpon. The first week will be spent in Rio Lagartos and, a few weeks later, I’ll be back to Merida to then head off to Isla del Sabalo in Campeche, a 3-hour drive thru the jungle. Cannot wait!!

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Gail Summars's avatar

Happy to see you refer to Gulf of MEXICO

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jen segal's avatar

Sheer decadence. You look like every minute was its own sensual reward!

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Wild Bill's avatar

Very nice. One would think similar fantastic ingredients might be available in Hawaii as well....unfortunately not. Very very nice.

Aloha et bon appétit

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