In Search of the Blue Agave

In Search of the Blue Agave A FB page for the appreciation of 100% agave tequila and the Blue Agave Tours (BAT) that introduce people to the beauties of Mexico and tequila production.

From Mastodon, sentiments I share:No, I don't want tracking cookies.No, I don't want to subscribe to your newsletter.No,...
10/20/2024

From Mastodon, sentiments I share:
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chIsUyT5mVgTrump's MELTDOWN Over New Election Fraud Evidence, Melania's Abortion Stance ...
10/04/2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chIsUyT5mVg
Trump's MELTDOWN Over New Election Fraud Evidence, Melania's Abortion Stance & GOP Hypocrisy is REAL.
Trump hit Truth Social hard last night to complain about the 165 pages of incriminating evidence the judge released detailing every step of his attempt to overthrow the election, he visited Michigan to rave and rant about windmills before his teleprompter went out, Republicans who were very worked up about Joe Biden’s age don’t seem to have the same problem with Trump, the MAGA faithful are still showing up and buying merch, Melania came out to promote her book and to reveal that unlike her husband she is pro-choice, RFK Jr. has reportedly had affairs with at least three women over the past year,

A new bill was signed into law this week by Governor Newsom that will allow ma*****na dispensaries to serve food and non-alcoholic drinks, Trump hit Truth So...

10/03/2024

I wonder why no one has made a tequila company tycoon game, something like 2 Point Campus, or a sim like Roller Coaster Tycoon or Jurassic World Evolution. There are sim games for wineries, tavern keepers, hotels, newspapers, farmers, and many others. Why not a tequila company?

https://additivefreealliance.com/additive-free-alliance-members/Additive Free Alliance MembersIn 2020 we launched what i...
09/02/2024

https://additivefreealliance.com/additive-free-alliance-members/
Additive Free Alliance Members
In 2020 we launched what is now called the “Additive Free Alliance” for brands and distilleries that want to be super transparent about their production processes regarding the use of additives. It is an opt-in program, which needs to be renewed each year.

You can read more about our process, here.

This list will be updated each time a brand is added (or removed) from the program.

In 2020 we launched what is now called the “Additive Free Alliance” for brands and distilleries that want to be super transparent about their production processes regarding the use of additives. It is an opt-in program, which needs to be renewed each year.

xxhttps://thehub.ca/2024/08/27/hub-exclusive-u-s-ambassador-says-canadians-are-consuming-an-unhealthy-amount-of-american...
09/01/2024

xxhttps://thehub.ca/2024/08/27/hub-exclusive-u-s-ambassador-says-canadians-are-consuming-an-unhealthy-amount-of-american-news/
Hub Exclusive: U.S. Ambassador says Canadians are consuming an ‘unhealthy’ amount of American news
U.S. Ambassador to Canada David Cohen says Canadians are consuming too much American news, which he believes is “unhealthy” because of American legacy media’s polarizing and partisan nature.

He added that it’s come at the expense of Canadians consuming news about their own country’s politics.

Cohen made the comments during a recent interview with The Hub’s managing editor, Harrison Lowman.

When asked about Canadians’ apparent obsession and preoccupation with the political news of the United States, Cohen, who is a former Comcast media executive, explained that he finds Canada’s consumption of American news from CNN, MSNBC, and Fox to be somewhat strange.

“I do think it is odd, particularly when I contrast it to the United States, where…virtually no one in the United States is paying any attention to Canadian politics,” he said.

“Every major Canadian household has easy access to American cable television news,” he noted.

“I’ll be honest with you, before I came here…Canadian cable television news outlets, I didn’t even know how to get them in the United States,” he added.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vw5SoNYdb3s‘The worst Presidential campaign in modern history’: Inside Donald Trump’s ca...
08/08/2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vw5SoNYdb3s
‘The worst Presidential campaign in modern history’: Inside Donald Trump’s campaign implosion. Mara Gay, New York Times Editorial Board Member and David Jolly, former Republican Congressman from Florida joins Nicolle Wallace on Deadline White House with reaction to the campaign implosion in Mar-a-Lago, with Donald Trump unable to get a grasp of his new reality of running against Vice President Kamala Harris.

Mara Gay, New York Times Editorial Board Member and David Jolly, former Republican Congressman from Florida joins Nicolle Wallace on Deadline White House wit...

from LinkedIn:The European market holds immense potential for tequila, driven by a combination of rising demand for prem...
08/04/2024

from LinkedIn:
The European market holds immense potential for tequila, driven by a combination of rising demand for premium spirits, an expanding cocktail culture, increased brand awareness, changing consumer preferences, strong distribution networks, and the influence of tourism. For tequila brands, now is the perfect time to invest in marketing, education, and distribution strategies to capitalize on this burgeoning opportunity and establish a strong presence in Europe.

By embracing these opportunities, tequila can secure its place as a favored spirit among European consumers, ensuring sustained growth and success in this dynamic market.

Our northern cactus continues to bloom and thrive in the garden at 44°30'N. It has survived our cold and snowy winters f...
07/15/2024

Our northern cactus continues to bloom and thrive in the garden at 44°30'N. It has survived our cold and snowy winters for many years.

https://aeon.co/essays/can-we-see-past-our-soul-blindness-to-recognise-plant-mindsThe burgeoning field of plant science ...
06/14/2024

https://aeon.co/essays/can-we-see-past-our-soul-blindness-to-recognise-plant-minds
The burgeoning field of plant science has become a rich playground for profound questions that have beguiled Western philosophy since Plato: namely, what is mind, where does it extend, and how? Who has mind, and how do we know? While scientists increasingly agree that many animals are sentient, doubts remain about our vegetal kin. For many, plants remain a limit case in the types of beings we are willing to concede experience life with the richness humans do, or whose experience we can meaningfully study.

In the 1840s, the iconoclastic scientist Gustav Fechner made an inspired case for taking seriously the interior lives of plants

05/08/2024

From Reuters:
Mexico heat wave triggers 'exceptional' power outages, president says

Widespread recent power outages in Mexico were caused by unseasonably hot weather, the country's president said on Wednesday, assuring consumers that the national grid has sufficient generating capacity going forward.

President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador told reporters at a regular government press conference that his government will also coordinate with private power producers, responsible for about half of Mexico's electricity generation.

04/23/2024

From TorStar:

Canada’s ‘psychic’ swindler is off to prison. But experts say we’re failing to prosecute this type of fraud
The elderly are still falling victim to silk-tongued strangers at worrying rates.

This week’s sentencing to 10 years in prison for Montreal-native Patrice Runner, the mass-mailing fraud mastermind behind a US$175-million scheme, closed a chapter on a largely analogue era of criminal history.

His crimes were marked by bogus psychic predictions, random “lucky” numbers and all-seeing Indian shamans — tales tailored to elderly victims and transmitted through that most dated of communications means: the letter folded into an envelope and sent through the mail.

Prosecutors said Runner led an organization that conned 1.3-million people in Canada and the U.S. between 1994 and 2014 by sending personalized letters that were meant to build close relationships with victims, many of whom made dozens of payments, handing over thousands of dollars.

Remember: there is *NO SUCH THING* as a real psychic. Anyone claiming to be one is either a fraud or delusional. Avoid them!

https://www.wwf.eu/?348458%2FPlastic-ingestion-by-people-could-be-equating-to-a-credit-card-a-weekA new study finds on a...
04/23/2024

https://www.wwf.eu/?348458%2FPlastic-ingestion-by-people-could-be-equating-to-a-credit-card-a-week

A new study finds on average people could be ingesting approximately 5 grams of plastic every week, which is the equivalent weight of a credit card.

“These findings must serve as a wake-up call to governments. Not only are plastics polluting our oceans and waterways and killing marine life - it’s in all of us and we can’t escape consuming plastics. Global action is urgent and essential to tackling this crisis,” said Marco Lambertini, WWF International Director General.

A new study finds on average people could be ingesting approximately 5 grams of plastic every week, which is the equivalent weight of a credit card. The analysis No Plastic in Nature: Assessing Plastic Ingestion from Nature to People prepared by Dalberg, based on a study commissioned by WWF and c

03/19/2024

From LinkedIn:
Australia has joined the exciting movement of agave-based beverage production outside of Mexico, contributing its own unique interpretation of these revered spirits. In an unexpected twist, the vast Australian lands have proven to be fertile ground for agave cultivation, defying expectations and producing spirits that capture the very essence of innovation.

In regions like Queensland and New South Wales, pioneering distilleries have embraced agave as an intriguing alternative to traditional raw materials. Leveraging the sunny climate and specific soil conditions, these distilleries have successfully cultivated agave varieties, creating spirits that reflect the diversity of the Australian landscape. This local approach not only highlights the adaptability of agave but also imparts a distinctive character to the resulting beverages.

Rather than attempting to replicate Mexican successes, Australian distilleries have chosen to explore unique flavor profiles, experimenting with distillation and aging techniques aligned with the inherent creativity of the Australian beverage scene. The result is a range of products, from soft and floral spirits to bolder and more robust options, all connected by the common thread of agave.

Australian mixologists have also embraced this new wave of spirits, incorporating these creations into their inventive cocktails. From the elegant bars of Sydney to the lively venues in Melbourne, spirits enthusiasts can enjoy unique experiences that blend agave tradition with the distinctive Australian touch.

This phenomenon in Australia highlights how globalization and creativity can converge, transforming a Mexican plant into a unique expression of the Australian spirit. Ultimately, agave-based beverages produced in Australia are an exciting chapter in the story of these spirits, demonstrating that agave knows no geographic limits and can thrive in the most unexpected places, adding an Australian note to the rich symphony of agave beverages worldwide.

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