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April 15, 2026

Zombies Of Chocolates Past and Present

When Montezuma, Emperor of the Aztecs, threw a bash to impress conquistador Hernán Cortés in the early 16th century, he served not only a dazzling amount of food, but also their special cacahuatl (cacao) drink. Author Bernal Díaz del Castillo observed that “Montezuma ate frugally, but drank chocolate throughout the meal… which they [the Aztecs]… Continue reading

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September 26, 2024

Revealing the Bottom Line: from Bonbon to Bumbum and Beyond

Warning: This rant has graphic descriptions of surgical procedures. My flight from Leeds-Bradford to Faro in Tinned Sardine Class was noisy, and the unruly child kicked the back of my seat frequently, but the goods trolley glided by offering all types of unnecessary things to alleviate flight rage. I overheard one flight attendant saying to… Continue reading

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I’ve lived in six countries, twenty-four towns, and twenty-nine houses. I’ve survived cancer. My double helix spins genes defined as Franco-Germanic, Iberian, Native South American, and more, as yet unidentified. I adore miracles: B.A. from Norwich University and M.A. from the University of the Algarve. I’ve never been on a cruise, and have no intention to do so. All of which attest to my resilience, wisdom, and sense of humour (or lack thereof).

Chocolate

Zombies Of Chocolates Past and Present

Revealing the Bottom Line: from Bonbon to Bumbum and Beyond