“Interesting. I knew carmine was used to manufacture ink and to add color to some foods and drinks. It’s used a lot in Oaxaca for Sweet Tamales (Tamales de Dulce) and to add color to Nicoatole ( A form of dessert), for Buñuelos during Christmas, and now lipstick. Nice. Greetings” — from my friend Moises.
Range of cochineal colors
Anyone know what else?
A squished cochineal bug with lime juice
I’ve enjoyed your posts. Thank you.
Do you know of a large event or events taking place the first full week of this October? Long story why I ask, but seems quite a few hotels full that week. I’ll be there and don’t want to miss something I would miss out on if not planned ahead? Thanks, Mary
http://www.oaxacacalendar.com/
I don’t see anything on the Oaxaca calendar that would point to why the hotels are full during the first week of October. There is a religious celebration at the end of September, however. It’s good for Oaxaca that the hotels are full for whatever the reason! Thanks for reading, Mary.