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Wisdom from the Past: Nixtamalization of Corn

by KimiHarris on March 18, 2009

One example of how one, very cheap and easy practice can make a huge difference in the quality of life of many is nixtamalization of corn, a traditional practice in Mexico. Unfortunately, those across the border in the US hadn’t (and haven’t) learned to copy this practice and it has had devastating effects.

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Soft Polenta: Soaked, Nixtamalized and Delicious

by KimiHarris on March 12, 2009

When I served a bowl of this soft, flavorful polenta, topped with simple marinara sauce to my two year old daughter last night, she dug in with enthusiasm even though she had never eaten polenta before. She then turned to me and said “Thanks for making this!” in her darling little toddler voice, doing [...]

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