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fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
12 hours ago

manufactura blends corn and lime composites for robotic 3d printed construction

Mexico's construction sector faces significant environmental and social challenges. The widespread use of carbon-intensive materials has positioned the industry as a major contributor to national CO₂ emissions. At the same time, construction labor conditions remain unstable, with limited access to technical training and high occupational risk. CORNCRETL, developed by MANUFACTURA, proposes a circular material strategy that addresses both environmental impact and production models within the building industry.
Environment
Food & drink
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Video: Restaurant Review: Popoca

Popoca showcases modern Salvadoran cuisine with daily nixtamalized masa pupusas and inventive dishes that highlight Salvadoran ingredients and diaspora adaptability.
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fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago
Cooking

I Learned The 1 Critical Step That Goes Into Making Authentic Corn Tortillas

Nixtamalization cooks dried corn with water and food-grade calcium hydroxide to produce masa for authentic tortillas and release nutrients.
fromBoston Herald
8 months ago
Everyday cooking

How to make magic with masa, the key ingredient in tortillas and tamales

Masa, made from nixtamalized field corn, is essential for various traditional dishes across the Americas, deeply rooted in cultural identity.
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Food & drink
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

One of L.A.'s top Alta California chefs returns with Broken Spanish Comedor

Broken Spanish reopened as Broken Spanish Comedor in Culver City, reviving signature dishes with a more approachable, homey, and slightly more affordable menu.
Food & drink
fromEater
3 months ago

This Michelin-Starred Mexican Restaurant Is Tucked Inside a Houston Strip Mall

Heirloom maize and house-made tortillas form the foundation of a 16-course Mexican tasting menu, shaping every dish through nixtamalized masa and color-sorted tortillas.
Food & drink
fromEater LA
5 months ago

4 Restaurants to Try This Weekend in Los Angeles: September 12

Four recommended Los Angeles spots highlight Miya's comforting khao soi and Komal's masa-driven, pre-Hispanic dishes made with nixtamalized indigenous corn.
Cooking
fromTasting Table
5 months ago

What To Look For On Corn Tortilla Packaging To Know You're Getting The Real Deal - Tasting Table

A proper corn tortilla contains only water, nixtamalized corn (lye or cal), and maybe salt; extra ingredients indicate preservatives and poor quality.
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