ARTICLES ABOUT FOOD, DRINK, CRAFTS, ARTISTS & MORE IN OAXACA
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Crafts & Artists in Oaxaca:
Casa Santiago:  Rug Weavers of Teotitlán del Valle:  http://www.oaxacadream.com/articles/craft5.html
Enrique Flores:  Philanthropic Oaxacan Artist:  http://www.oaxacadream.com/articles/craft9.html
Woodcarving Tradition in San Martín Tilcajete:  http://www.oaxacadream.com/articles/craft7.html
(see photo gallery here: http://www.hannahmcintoshphotography.com/alebrijes.html)
Black Pottery of San Bartolo Coyotepec:  http://www.oaxacadream.com/articles/craft16.html
Gerardo Navarro:  Erotic Art in Oaxaca:  http://www.oaxacadream.com/articles/craft13.html
Women Potters of San Marcos Tlapazola:   http://www.oaxacadream.com/articles/craft10.html
Manuel Reyes:  Mixteca Alta Oaxacan Artist:  http://www.oaxacadream.com/articles/craft8.html
Oaxaca Tattoo Artists (tatuadores) Surprise Find:  http://www.oaxacadream.com/articles/craft15.html
Fiona Dunnett: Comic Style & Death in Collage:  http://www.oaxacadream.com/articles/craft12.html
Angélica Vásquez Cruz:  Atzompa Ceramicist:  http://www.oaxacadream.com/articles/craft1.html
Chango Mezcalero Clay Monkey Mezcal Bottle:  http://www.oaxacadream.com/articles/craft14.html
Armando Lozano:  Bronze Jewelry & Sculptures:  http://www.oaxacadream.com/articles/craft2.html
Cochinilla or Cochineal: Oaxaca Red Insect Dye:  http://www.oaxacadream.com/articles/craft3.html
Art Galleries in Oaxaca:  Walking Tour & Advice:   http://www.oaxacadream.com/articles/craft6.html
Mexican Folk Art  From Oaxacan Artist Families: http://www.oaxacadream.com/articles/craft11.html
    
Oaxaca Restaurant, Cooking School, Bar Reviews & More About Food, Chefs:

Oaxacan chocolate a boon for a state village:  https://mexiconewsdaily.com/news/fighting-poverty-with-chocolate-in-oaxaca/?utm_source=Mexico+News+Daily&utm_campaign=7c7efa2921-january+2&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_f1536a3787-7c7efa2921-349033521
Eating in Oaxaca:  Staying Healthy Dos & Don´ts:   http://www.oaxacadream.com/articles/food10.html
La Biznaga:  Oaxaca Restaurant Review:   http://www.oaxacadream.com/articles/food15.html
Barbacoa in Oaxaca a Rich Tradition:  http://www.oaxacadream.com/articles/food11.html 
El Faro, A Real Mexican Bar / Cantina in Oaxaca:  http://www.oaxacadream.com/articles/food14.html
La Casa de los Sabores Cooking School in Oaxaca: http://www.oaxacadream.com/articles/food17.html
Cocina Con Nora Offer Oaxaca Cooking Classes:  http://www.oaxacadream.com/articles/food18.html
Seasons of My Heart Cooking School in Oaxaca:  http://www.oaxacadream.com/articles/food20.html
Mayonnaise:  A Oaxacan Culinary Obsession:  http://www.oaxacadream.com/articles/food2.html
El Tigre Restaurant Review:  Best Oaxacan Food:  http://www.oaxacadream.com/articles/food23.html
Guadua Restaurant in Puerto Escondido Shines:  http://www.oaxacadream.com/articles/food24.html
Vieja Lira Italian Restaurant in Oaxaca, a Review:  http://www.oaxacadream.com/articles/food19.html
La Olla Oaxacan Restaurant of Chef Pilar Cabrera:  http://www.oaxacadream.com/articles/food16.html
Caldo de Piedra Most Unique Oaxaca Restaurant:  http://www.oaxacadream.com/articles/food21.html
Burger King in Downtown Oaxaca:  Let Us Lament:  http://www.oaxacadream.com/articles/food9.html
El Mirador Oaxaca Restaurant Has Exquisite Vista:  http://www.oaxacadream.com/articles/food7.html
Fonda Mexicana Economic Eatery:   http://www.oaxacadream.com/articles/food5.html
Oaxacan Chef Inadvertently Sets Toronto Ablaze:  http://www.oaxacadream.com/articles/food25.html
May Oaxaca Culinary Tour Success Signals More:  http://www.oaxacadream.com/articles/food27.html 
  
Mezcal and Pulque in Oaxaca:
Mezcalerías in Oaxaca Reaching Saturation Point: http://www.oaxaca-mezcal.com/alvins-blog/category/oaxaca-mezcaleria-saturation
A Primer on Mezal in Oaxaca:  History, Touring:   http://www.oaxacadream.com/articles/mezcal2.html
Five Generations of Matatlán Mezcal Producers:   http://www.oaxacadream.com/articles/mezcal1.html
Rural Palenquero Keeps Romantic Mezcal Alive:  http://www.oaxacadream.com/articles/mezcal3.html
Primitive Mezcal Production in Mixteca Alta:  http://www.oaxacadream.com/articles/mezcal4.html
Pulque Production in Matatlán, Case Sudy #1:  http://www.oaxacadream.com/articles/mezcal5.html
Pulque Production in Matatlán, Case Study #2:  http://www.oaxacadream.com/articles/mezcal6.html
Slow Food Mexico, Oaxaca & Mezcal:    http://www.oaxacadream.com/articles/mescal7a.html
Mezcal in Dallas, TX: http://barmoire.com/2017/07/19/with-dedicated-bars-mezcals-missionaries-hope-to-convert-dallas-tastes/

Just Plain Advice for Tourists Visiting Oaxaca:
Craft beer in Oaxaca: http://www.quepasaoaxaca.com/the-7-best-places-to-drink-craft-beer-in-oaxaca/
Oaxacan Temazcal:  Curative, Herbal Steam: http://www.oaxacadream.com/articles/academic10.html
Travelling Light to Oaxaca?  Fill That Suitcase:  http://www.oaxacadream.com/articles/tourist15.html
Oaxaca Tour Routes (Email us for better ones):  http://www.oaxacadream.com/articles/tourist1.html
Ecotourism in Oaxaca:  Sierra Norte Site:    http://www.oaxacadream.com/articles/tourist19.html
Baseball in Oaxaca:  The Triple A Guerreros:  http://www.oaxacadream.com/articles/tourist6.html
Accommodations in Oaxaca:  Hotel or B & B:   http://www.oaxacadream.com/articles/tourist7.html
Driving in Oaxaca:  Rules of the Road: http://www.oaxacadream.com/articles/tourist2.html
Drive from Mexico City to Oaxaca:  http://www.oaxacadream.com/articles/tourist10.html
Driving from Oaxaca to Puerto Escondido:  http://www.oaxacadream.com/articles/tourist9.html
Renting a Car in Oaxaca:  http://www.oaxacadream.com/articles/tourist14.html
Vacationing in Oaxaca with a Dog or Other Pet: http://www.oaxacadream.com/articles/tourist25.html
Driving Tour: Oaxaca, San Cristobal, Palenque:   http://www.oaxacadream.com/articles/tourist16.html
Driving into the Mixe from Oaxaca:   http://www.oaxacadream.com/articles/tourist13.html
Hierve el Agua in Oaxaca a Must Site:    http://www.oaxacadream.com/articles/tourist23.html
Flying to Hierve el Agua in a Piper Arrow:   http://www.tomzap.com/hierveflight.html
Traveling to Oaxaca with Children:   http://www.oaxacadream.com/articles/tourist8.html
Drugs, Violence, Safety in Oaxaca:    http://www.oaxacadream.com/articles/tourist21.html
Antique Collecting in Central, Southern Mexico:  http://www.oaxacadream.com/articles/tourist22.html
Exchanging Money in Oaxaca:  Cash, ATMs:  http://www.oaxacadream.com/articles/tourist12.html
Multilingual Guide in Mitla Well Worth It:  http://www.oaxacadream.com/articles/tourist24.html
Oaxaca Charitable Gifts Aid Hearing Impaired:  http://www.oaxacadream.com/articles/tourist20.html
Where Tourists Flock in Oaxaca So Go Thieves:  http://www.oaxacadream.com/articles/tourist11.html
Rainy Season in Oaxaca:  http://www.oaxacadream.com/articles/tourist3.html
Oaxaca Shoeshine Rejuvenates, Relaxes:  http://www.oaxacadream.com/articles/tourist5.html   

Almost Academic, But With Culture Plus:

Permaculture and mezcal in Oaxaca: http://ezinearticles.com/?Permaculture-and-Mezcal-in-Oaxaca,-Mexico&id=9968771
Death of an Infant in Oaxaca: http://www.oaxacadream.com/articles/academic1.html
False  Economy of Oaxaca's Hospitality Industry:  http://ezinearticles.com/?The-False-Economy-of-the-Hospitality-Industry-in-Oaxaca,-Mexico&id=6340289
Nuptials & Baptism in Rural Oaxaca: http://www.oaxacadream.com/articles/academic14.html
Culture, Migration & San Bartolomé Quialana:  http://www.oaxacadream.com/articles/academic19.html
Day of the Dead in Oaxaca: Documentary:  http://www.oaxacadream.com/articles/academic18.html
Filming a Documentary in Oaxaca:  http://www.oaxacadream.com/articles/academic11.html
Am I Paying My Staff Too Much?  http://www.oaxacadream.com/articles/academic15.html
Sustainable Living Series Features Oaxaca: http://www.oaxacadream.com/articles/academic16.html
Zapotec Culture One of Great Civilizations: http://www.oaxacadream.com/articles/academic17.html
Found Object as Visual Art in Oaxaca:  http://www.oaxacadream.com/articles/tourist26.html
Unrest in Oaxaca 2006: Ground Perspective: http://www.oaxacadream.com/articles/academic8.html
Monsanto v. Schmeiser & GM Corn: http://www.oaxacadream.com/articles/academic7.html
¡Hey Compadre!:  Compadrazgo in Oaxaca: http://www.oaxacadream.com/articles/academic5.html
Not a Jew to Be Found in Oaxaca?  http://www.oaxacadream.com/articles/academic4.html
Mexican Penal Reform Oaxaca Style:  http://www.oaxacadream.com/articles/academic3.html
Tequio:  Community Labor Projects in Oaxaca: http://www.oaxacadream.com/articles/academic9.html
Ethnocentrism:  Oaxaca v. Ontario Laws:  http://www.oaxacadream.com/articles/academic2.html
Fiddler on The Roof in Oaxaca:    http://www.oaxacadream.com/articles/academic13.html
Garage Sales in Oaxaca:   http://www.oaxacadream.com/articles/academic6.html 

For Frequent Visitors, Expats, and Those Considering Moving to Oaxaca:
A Primer on Socializing in Oaxaca:  http://www.oaxacadream.com/articles/visitor4.html
Medical & Dental Treatment in Oaxaca:  http://www.oaxacadream.com/articles/visitor9.html
The Allure of Oaxaca for Snowbirds:  http://www.oaxacadream.com/articles/visitor11.html
Motorcycle Diary:  Riding in Oaxaca:  http://www.oaxacadream.com/articles/visitor6.html
Buy, Rent or Build When Moving to Oaxaca:  http://www.oaxacadream.com/articles/visitor5.html
Bringing Household Contents into Mexico:  http://www.oaxacadream.com/articles/visitor3.html
A Matter of Respect:  http://www.oaxacadream.com/articles/visitor2.html
Weekend Cottage Guest, Oaxacan Style:  http://www.oaxacadream.com/articles/visitor1.html
Affordable Oaxaca for a Wedding or Other Fiesta:  http://www.oaxacadream.com/articles/visitor8.html
Bureaucracy at Its Best:  Our Oaxaca:  http://www.oaxacadream.com/articles/visitor7.html
Consumer Protection in Oaxaca:  PROFECO:  http://www.oaxacadream.com/articles/visitor12.html
Digging a Well in Oaxaca;  Part One:  http://www.oaxacadream.com/articles/visitor14.html
Oaxaca Lending Library & Community Center:     http://www.tomzap.com/OLendingLibrary.html

And for even more, visit:
my Mexico Today Blog page at http://www.casamachaya.com/blog.posts   
and my Suite 101 blog at http://suite101.com/alvin-starkman