The Wide World of Coffee

Coffee is grown in more than 50 countries around the world, most that lie in the Equatorial zone of latitude 25 north and 30 south, or roughly between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn.  Production is best when grown at a high altitude, in rich soil, where the climate is sultry.  Although coffee characteristics can…

Cinco de Mayo, an Unlikely Victory at Puebla de Los Angeles

Cinco de Mayo.  A day of festivals, parades, and Mariachi bands, of food, beer, and celebration.  It is celebrated in Mexico, especially in the state of Puebla, but has become increasingly popular in parts of the United States with a larger population of people with a Mexican heritage.  Many people believe that Cinco de Mayo…