Oaxaca Care Package
My mom, step-father, and sister just returned from a trip to Mexico (fortunately their home was still there) and today I received the package of goodies they brought back for me. Some of the items were requested, others were surprises.

Requested: Coffee (some of the best in the world) and chocolate bars to make hot chocolate (also some of the best in the world - rich, semi-sweet).

Surprises: Peanuts roasted with garlic and chiles, handpainted wooden bookmarks and a CD-ROM with pictures. Unfortunately, no mezcal!

Funny thing: I could smell the peanuts in the box from several feet away: pungent = tasty.

Thanks Mom! You know how to put a smile on your son's face.

Gracias Oaxaca! Saben como producir productos deliciosos.