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The MexConenct forums were among the earliest interactive discussion boards on the web. Under the overall direction of MexConnect founder David McLaughlin, all threads and comments were moderated by a team of Mexico experts (including the incomparable Rolly Brook, Cristina Potters and many others) who helped guide discussions to stay on track (more or less). Our experienced moderators helped ensure that comments on the forum were as polite, inclusive and useful as possible for our many readers. 

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Saffron (Crocus sativus). Photo: Tony Burton

Searching for Saffron in Mexico: Azafran and Azafrán de bolita

mazbook1, Jul 24, 2013: I have lived and cooked in México full-time now for 16 years and there is one puzzle I still haven’t solved. The spice saffron – azafrán – is probably the world’s most expensive spice, as it is just the dried stigmas of the purple flowers of the crocus sativa. Expensive since […]

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A Discussion about immigration

Posted by jennifer j. rose on December 12, 1996 My sister in Morelia just finished getting her FM-3 in San Miguel de Allende this week, and she ís given me the latest report: The telephone number for the migracion office in SM is (415)-2-2542 or (415)-2-28-35. Open Mon-Fri 9-12:30 According to them, the requirements for […]

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You Know You Live in Mexico When…

Posted by jennifer rose on Abril 03, 2000 From another mailing list: You know you live or you’ve lived in Mexico when…….. [Let’s add to this list] -A wedding is at 8:00 p.m., you get there at 10:00 p.m. and nobody has arrived yet. -You will often have lunch and dinner at the same restaurant […]

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MexConnect Forums, March 2001
MexConnect Forums, March 2001

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