By Tommy Clarkson from the November 2013 Edition Averrhoa carambola Also called: Carambola In the jargon of my youth, the juicy, tropical Starfruit are cool! They have a very unique (Well, duh, star-shaped) appearance, are crisp in texture and have a sweet, slightly tangy flavor which stems from the fact that seldom do they have more than […]
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By Tommy Clarkson from the November 2013 Edition (Many who visit Ola Brisa Gardens have commented that they would enjoy seeing the more “non-touristy” side of Mexico. With that in mind “Sight and Sites” was created. To learn more about these fun – and very unique – eco/adventure trips please visit www.olabrisagardens.com) If you’re the sort who […]
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By Tommy Clarkson from the October 2013 Edition Duranta erecta ‘Sapphire Showers’ Family: Verbenaceae Also known as: Pigeonberry, Golden Dew-drop, and Skyflower This originally West Indian, evergreen, drooping branch, vine is definitely, an attention getter! Its flora are large, beautiful racemes (clusters) of butterfly attracting, trumpet shaped, white tipped, and intensely, bluish-violet-lavender purple. (One wonders if I […]
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By Tommy Clarkson from the October 2013 Edition Sabal mexicana Family: Arecaceae Also known as: Texas Palmetto, Texas Sabal Palm, Rio Grande Palmetto, Victoria Palmetto, and Palma de Mícharos (The genus Sabal consists or fifteen (or so) different species. As a result of hybridization and similarity in appearance, as noted in the following, there is often confusion […]
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By Tommy Clarkson from the October 2013 Edition … is pre-planning, prioritizing or precisely scheduling seemingly anathema to the manner of conducting any manner of business. … does the “punctuality gene” seem to be wholly missing from the vast preponderance of the populous. … are those same folks as described above always driving at break neck […]
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By Tommy Clarkson from the September 2013 Edition Family: Cymbopogon citratus (Also known as: Barbed wire grass, silky heads, citronella grass, or fever grass Perhaps not often thought of for inclusion in a tropical garden, this is – nonetheless – an interesting and, great culinary addition as Lemon Grass is effectively incorporated in a delightful […]
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By Tommy Clarkson from the September 2013 Edition Chamaedorea elegans Family: Arecaceae ; Sub-family: Ceroxyloideae Also known as: Neanthe Bella, Bella Palm, Love Palm or Good Luck Palm This delicate little character derived its name during the Victorian era when its exotic look led it to becoming a highly favored plant for one’s parlor. As […]
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By Tommy Clarkson from the September 2013 Edition And what of she who is the operating brains behind this establishment? Rebeca has lived and worked in the US California and New Hampshire (the latter her favorite). But she had to return home to have her father, Johan, a baker and owner of Panadera La Abuelita […]
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By Tommy Clarkson from the August 2013 Edition Wanta’ get away from most of the tourists? Looking for good, authentic Mexican seafood? Seeking a sea breeze with a great vista? Searching for a cold, sweet and potent- margarita? If so and you seek to experience Mexico at its leisure and have fun “up close and […]
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By Tommy Clarkson from the August 2013 Edition Now just what does one write about a restaurant named after the scaly behemoth of a beast that in movie theaters anyway – destroyed Tokyo in 1954 and reeked general havoc in several ensuing sequels? Well, dining-wise, I’d encourage that one bring a monster of an appetite […]
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