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Five Favorite Candies from Puebla
The beautiful city of Puebla is known for many things: colonial architecture, museums, defeating the French on Cinco de Mayo — but my favorite is the food. Last year when I was in Puebla, we went to the cluster of stores on Avenida Seis Oriente, which I have nicknamed “The Street of Sweets.” Both sides of the block are lined with stores selling candies made in Puebla. I indulged, as usual! Here are five of my favorites.
Pulque – Gift from the Goddess Mayahuel
Pulque is an ancient fermented beverage -- slightly alcoholic -- made from the maguey plant. The drink was considered sacred and used in ritual. Mayahuel was the Goddess of the Maguey (see image at left from the Codex Laud) and this sacred drink was a gift from Her....
The Goddess Ixchel and Cozumel, Mexico by Veronica Iglesias
Ix´Cheel or Ixcheel, the feminine energy in the Mayan Cosmos. Cozumel was a place of worship for the Divinity Ix’Cheel or Ixchel. She is related to the moon, fertility, rains, medicine, divination and childbirth. Grand Mother Ix’Chel is a beautiful goddess who can...