Archive - Ezmerelda Contessa’s Substack

The Unsurprising Murderer

Recently my Dad gave me a bunch of old family records of mostly dead ancestors.

May 16, 2023 •

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January 2023

Metaphysical Basil & Other Ways to be Normal Together

“I’m just feeling really stressed and anxious.” I told my sister Natasha. “Here’s what you do–take some basil and put it in your shoes. It’ll help.” she…

Jan 9, 2023 •

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Photo Commentary: It Was the Fashion

Original post found here. September 24th, 2022

Jan 5, 2023 •

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Are You a Good Witch or a Bad Witch?

Original post found here. May 11, 2022

Jan 5, 2023 •

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Friend or Foe: Fire Ants

Original post found here. April 5th, 2022

Jan 5, 2023 •

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Abuela's Advice: Curing Serrano Hands

Original post found here. February 18th, 2022

Jan 5, 2023 •

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The Science Experiment

Original post found here. February 11th, 2022

Jan 5, 2023 •

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It Was My Grandmother's

Original post found here. January 16th, 2022

Jan 5, 2023 •

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Original post found here. January 2nd, 2022

Jan 5, 2023 •

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Stay in the Kitchen: Tamale Traditions

Original post found here. December 24th, 2021

Jan 5, 2023 •

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One of Many Tamale Recipes Out There

Original post found here. December 24th, 2021

Jan 5, 2023 •

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Gold, Guillermo, & Pancho Villa

Original post found here. December 12th, 2021

Jan 5, 2023 •

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