Hmm, a greater interest lately, I wonder why. Huitlacoche could become
the new shitake.

What do you mean by "purposely infecting their crops"? GMOs,
pesticides...? Well, thanks for the info, very helpful.



On Nov 11, 8:39 pm, Steve Wertz > wrote:
> On 11 Nov 2006 18:25:45 -0800, Nellie wrote:
>
> > Canned is better than nothing. So where can you find it, Fiesta or a
> > specialty place?Fiesta has it canned (or so has been reported several times in
> austin.food). It's not in season, even where corn is grown twice
> a year, so it's unlikely you'll find it fresh.
>
> When it is in season, there are two mail order places:
>
> El Aficionado, Ltd
> 2365 N. Quincy Street
> Arlington , VA 22207
> 1-800-622-4317
>
> Frozen
> Burns Farms
> 16158 Hillside Circle
> Montverde,
> Fl 34756
>
> > I'm in Austin/San Antonio and I can't believe there's
> > no demand with the huge mexican population, guess they're becoming more
> > and more tex-mex and more and more americanos with each generation.
> > Those abuelitas need to keep the raza alive! I wouldn't be surprised if Fiesta has it when it's in season.
> Not sure exactly what season that is, mind you, but I know corn
> isn't being grown in most parts of the US this time of year.
>
> Farmers are supposedly purposely infecting their crops since
> there has been a greater interest lately.
>
> -sw