Fat Tuesday 2026
Today is Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday), when many people indulge in fatty and sweet treats before the beginning of the Lenten season on the Christian calendar ... click on title for more
Festive Tamales de Cambray
In Mexico, the celebration of Candlemas on February 2, involves church services for the blessing of candles and figurines representing baby Jesus, and as a vestige of pre-Hispanic ceremonies, corn-based foodstuffs, such as tamales. This year, I decided to try a recipe from the Southern state of Chiapas ... click on title for more
Cactus Soup with Oyster Mushrooms – Sopa de nopales con setas
There are many Mexican recipes calling for nopales (paddle cactus), and soup is not the exception. My recipe has a Central Mexico style ... click on title for more
When a Recipe Leaves Egg Whites Unused
Baking a batch of Epiphany bread with my traditional recipe, leaves four egg whites unused, so any of these recipes would be a great way to avoid them going to waste ... click on title for more
Epiphany Bread 2026
The Feast of the Epiphany on January 6 is an event signifying the revelation of Jesus to the Wise Men from the East, also known as the Magi, or “Los Reyes Magos” in Spanish. Epiphany Day is celebrated by Christians around the world, and in Mexico, an important part of the celebration is the sharing of a decorated bread wreath, called Rosca de reyes. My recipe for Epiphany bread is very traditional ... click on title for more
My Slice of Mexico 