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    Poinsettias – From Tribute to Christmas Flower

    December 18, 2018December 11, 2025by Irene22 Comments on Poinsettias – From Tribute to Christmas Flower
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Celebrations, International Topics

A “Goat-send” Christmas

December 23, 2025by Irene4 Comments on A “Goat-send” Christmas
A “Goat-send” Christmas

As I have mentioned before, my daughters and I take turns choosing a theme for our Christmas décor and menu every year, but this year, we decided to give my husband a turn ... click on title for more

Celebrations, Mexican Culture

December 12 – A Twice Special Day

December 12, 2025by Irene6 Comments on December 12 – A Twice Special Day
December 12 – A Twice Special Day

December 12 has been traditionally the day of the feast of the Virgin of Guadalupe, but it also is National Poinsettia Day ...

Beverages

Carrot Beverage – A Vitamin and Antioxidant Boost

November 29, 2025December 5, 2025by Irene3 Comments on Carrot Beverage – A Vitamin and Antioxidant Boost
Carrot Beverage – A Vitamin and Antioxidant Boost

In Mexico, fruit and vegetable juices are a healthy choice for a quick start of the day, and carrot has always been a favourite ... click on title for more

Ingredients, main course

Pork with Beans in Green Sauce

November 16, 2025November 30, 2025by Irene3 Comments on Pork with Beans in Green Sauce
Pork with Beans in Green Sauce

The fall weather stayed pleasantly mild for quite a while this year here in Southern Ontario, so the shelling bean vines were very prolific. I used some of the shelling beans in this recipe for pork in green sauce, just in time to enjoy during the cold season ... click on title for more

Ingredients, main course

Citrus Tarragon Chicken

November 5, 2025November 8, 2025by Irene2 Comments on Citrus Tarragon Chicken
Citrus Tarragon Chicken

I had some Mexican tarragon (yautli) leftover from my previous post, so I thought using it in a marinade for chicken breasts would be delicious.  This is a contemporary recipe, but still has the Mexican touch from the spicy chili powder, lime juice and Mexican tarragon ... click on title for more

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Southwestern Ontario, Canada
Hardiness zone: 6B
2023
Nova Scotia Oat Cakes (October 2022)

Gansito Cake (December 2024)

Zucchini and Oat Soup (January 2025)

Salpicón in a Bowl (September 2025)

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  • A “Goat-send” Christmas
  • December 12 – A Twice Special Day
  • Carrot Beverage – A Vitamin and Antioxidant Boost
  • Pork with Beans in Green Sauce
  • Citrus Tarragon Chicken

My Places in Mexico

Mexico City – Market
Culiacán, Sinaloa – Clay Cookware
Chichen Itza, Yucatán – El Caracol

My Mexican Heirlooms

Molcajete with Tejolote 1960s
Bowl with Still Life 2000s
Japanese Tea Set, from Bazar del Sabado 1990s

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