My Slice of Mexico

My Slice of Mexico

Discover and re-discover Mexico’s cuisine, culture and history through the recipes, backyard stories and other interesting findings of an expatriate in Canada

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Month: February 2020

Ingredients, Mexican Culture

Worcestershire Sauce in Mexico

February 28, 2020February 28, 2020by Irene15 Comments on Worcestershire Sauce in Mexico
Worcestershire Sauce in Mexico

For as long as pizzerias have existed in Mexico City, Worcestershire sauce has been a staple on their tables, custom that later on went viral across the country … click on title for more

Mexican Cuisine

Beef Steak Tacos – Tacos de Asada

February 25, 2020March 2, 2020by Irene11 Comments on Beef Steak Tacos – Tacos de Asada
Beef Steak Tacos – Tacos de Asada

This is my recipe for delicious Beef Steak Tacos, with a somewhat unlikely ingredient … click on title for more

About my family, Mexican Culture

Street Food – Tacos de Asada

February 24, 2020February 25, 2020by Irene11 Comments on Street Food – Tacos de Asada
Street Food – Tacos de Asada

One thing I never did while growing up in Mexico City was to eat tacos at, or from, a street stand, but last fall, that all changed … click on title for more

Mexican Cuisine, Mexican Culture

Today’s Specials – Comida Corrida

February 21, 2020February 24, 2020by Irene12 Comments on Today’s Specials – Comida Corrida
Today’s Specials – Comida Corrida

"Comida corrida" might be translated as "meal in a hurry" (or "fast food" hehe), or "food in a run" because a three course meal of soup, pasta or rice and main dish are served one after the other, with no pause … click on title for more

About Me, Celebrations

Post 309 – My Blog’s Second Anniversary!

February 18, 2020February 13, 2020by Irene45 Comments on Post 309 – My Blog’s Second Anniversary!
Post 309 – My Blog’s Second Anniversary!

It is hard to grasp the concept of two whole years of blogging for me; it seems like a very long time, and yet, it feels as if it was just yesterday when I carved my first slice of watermelon for the website's logo. I like stats, so here are some comparisons between figures about [...]

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My Region

Southwestern Ontario, Canada
Hardiness zone: 6B
I was featured on Fiesta Friday!

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Recent Posts

  • Meatballs in Chipotle Sauce
  • Tortilla Soup (Vegetarian)
  • Churros (Unfried)
  • The Molinillo, and Other Elements for a Frothy Cup of Hot Chocolate
  • Epiphany Day

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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