Guatemala is the Place to Escape the United States Recession

As the US economy continues to decline Americans are being forced to change the way they handle their dollars as they slide in value against the British pound and the Euro. As businesses buckle down to face the brunt of a world recession many are left wondering how the US is going to weather the storm and if, when the dark clouds of decline finally rise, the economy will be able to recover.

Many businesses have already taken steps to recession-proof themselves by trying to draw in foreign sales. In recent article from Business Week it was stated that “the strongest U.S. companies may be the ones with the biggest footprint abroad.” By having their fingers in multiple Read more

Kak'ik: Ancient Spicy Turkey Stew

Although Guatemalan cuisine is quite varied, introducing elements from many neighboring countries, a traditional Guatemalan dish, considered by some to be the unofficial national dish of Guatemala is Kak’ik, a spicy turkey stew. (The word “ik” means hot of spicy in Maya, which leads me to believe Kak means turkey…) The dish comes from Pre-Hispanic times and contains much significance for the Mayans.

Kak’ik combines a variety of spices, the most prominent being achiote, coriander and a variety of chilies, the dried Cobanero chile being the main ingredient. Secret ingredients often include several heads of garlic with their dried tails, and Samat, and herb from Alta Verapaz. (Cilantro can be used in a pinch.)

Here is one Read more

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