06 - Remembering Susi Noh Un with Erin Gomez Danielson

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This episode begins with some thoughts from Susi Noh Un, recorded as notes when we were writing her bio for the Frutas y Verduras website. Susi was an integral part of Frutas y Verduras, as a co-teacher of a class we called Corn to Comal, held in the home kitchen of Erin Gomez Danielson in Merida. She was a vibrant woman, whose passion was teaching about the foods of her Mayan culture, and the milpa where she had grown up.  She helped us bring to life the mission we have, as foreigners in Mexico, to inspire others like us learn about and adapt to the regional plant foods as a window into the culture.

We lost Susi on April 4, 2021. Easter Sunday. In this episode,  Margret speaks with Erin about the impact Susi had on her own learning, the connection she made with students who had the privilege of meeting her, and what will happen going forward.  Susie was only in her mid forties and she had only just begun teaching formally. Her daughters knew that she wanted them to continue her legacy and it's Erin's intent to help them keep Susi's passion alive for the next generation. 

Erin is accepting donations on their behalf to help them move forward. You'll find photos of Susi and more information at https://www.fyvmexico.com/podcast/ep-06-remembering-susi-noh-un/