Arrested Development - Ex-Pats Mexico

Adriana and I had hoped to get in a couple more cooking stories before the summer heat arrived. But the heat came early this year -- over 100° every day for the past two weeks. Ugh!

And my main computer is in the hospital, so I can't make uploads to my website.

And, Adriana is busy with politics. She's running for president of Ejido Lerdo. She has long been active in local and state politics, but this is her first run for office. The presidency of the edijo is the usual first step to other local or state offices.

We'll be back with more kitchen adventures in October. Until then, there are about 80 re-run stories at http://rollybrook.com/kitchen.htm

Tell Adriana she has my vote. Adriana para Presidente - Si!!!

Watch out Rolly, someone will offer to buy her an air-conditioner and steal her from you. I'm looking on the internet right now at prices.

Good News! Adriana won the election. She is now the president of Ejido Lerdo. This is her first and important step in a planned career in elective politics.

I suspect that most expats don't understand the economic and political importance of ejidos in agriculture areas. (Expats tend to think of ejidos only as dangerous places to buy land.) In many communities, such as Lerdo, the surrounding ejidos are an important political force.

Adriana's major challenge will be doing battle with the local, state and federal governments over water rights -- an eternal battle in a desert agricultural area.

I hope she can find time to do more cooking shows this winter.

BTW, requests for dishes to be shown are always welcome.

Well, CONGRATULATIONS to Adriana!