My Slice of Mexico

My Slice of Mexico

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    Of Mining, Soccer and Patties

    July 13, 2018June 10, 2026by Irene17 Comments on Of Mining, Soccer and Patties
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Ingredients, International Topics

FIFA World Cup 2026 – Mexico vs Ecuador – Potato Patties

June 29, 2026by Irene3 Comments on FIFA World Cup 2026 – Mexico vs Ecuador – Potato Patties
FIFA World Cup 2026 – Mexico vs Ecuador – Potato Patties

During World Cups, I like to feature traditional dishes from countries playing against Mexico. Mexico's 32 knockout round match is opposite Ecuador, and both countries include potato patties on their everyday menus ... click on title for more

Ingredients, International Topics

FIFA World Cup 2026 – Mexico vs Czechia – Pickled Sausages

June 23, 2026June 27, 2026by Irene5 Comments on FIFA World Cup 2026 – Mexico vs Czechia – Pickled Sausages
FIFA World Cup 2026 – Mexico vs Czechia – Pickled Sausages

During World Cups, I like to feature traditional dishes from countries playing against Mexico. Mexico's third match is opposite Czechia, and both countries enjoy snacking on pickled sausages ... click on title for more

Ingredients, International Topics

FIFA World Cup 2026 – Mexico vs Korea Republic – Pork Belly Wraps

June 16, 2026June 23, 2026by Irene5 Comments on FIFA World Cup 2026 – Mexico vs Korea Republic – Pork Belly Wraps
FIFA World Cup 2026 – Mexico vs Korea Republic – Pork Belly Wraps

During this World Cup, while following Mexico's matches, I have decided to find a traditional dish from the opposing country that seems similar to a Mexican dish. Mexico's next match is against Korea Republic, and I have chosen pork belly wraps ... click on title for more

Ingredients, International Topics

FIFA World Cup 2026 – Mexico vs South Africa – Fried Breads

June 10, 2026June 23, 2026by Irene4 Comments on FIFA World Cup 2026 – Mexico vs South Africa – Fried Breads
FIFA World Cup 2026 – Mexico vs South Africa – Fried Breads

During World Cups, I like to feature traditional dishes from countries playing against Mexico. Mexico's first match is opposite South Africa, and both countries have a traditional fried bread ... click on title for more

International Topics, Mexican Culture

On How Paris Reminded Me of Mexico City

May 23, 2026June 14, 2026by Irene2 Comments on On How Paris Reminded Me of Mexico City
On How Paris Reminded Me of Mexico City

Because Mexico was once under French rule, and a Mexican dictator favoured European styles, Mexico City has landmarks that resemble their counterparts in the French capital ... 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)

Beef and Green Chili Pepper Chimichangas (April 2026)

Chanchamitos (Fiesta Friday, December 26, 2025)

I was featured on Fiesta Friday!

Recent Posts

  • FIFA World Cup 2026 – Mexico vs Ecuador – Potato Patties
  • FIFA World Cup 2026 – Mexico vs Czechia – Pickled Sausages
  • FIFA World Cup 2026 – Mexico vs Korea Republic – Pork Belly Wraps
  • FIFA World Cup 2026 – Mexico vs South Africa – Fried Breads
  • On How Paris Reminded Me of Mexico City

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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