I Say Miracle Whip, You Say Mayonnaise: a Delicacy in Oaxaca, Mexico

Alvin Starkman asked: Alvin Starkman M.A., LL.B. The fixation with mayonnaise in Oaxaca, Mexico, is subtle, as one would imagine with any condiment, yet manifests in an extraordinary supermarket phenomenon unrivalled elsewhere in North America.  Venture through one of the Gigante chain of grocery stores and you’ll find no less than 39 different sizes, types and [...]

Mexico City to Oaxaca: the Drive

Alvin Starkman asked: Alvin Starkman, M.A., LL.B. It can take as little as 4.5 hours and be traffic and problem free, but just as easily you can be met with congestion and road repairs, extending the trip to six hours or more.  On the other hand you can elect to increase the length of your journey [...]