Discover and re-discover Mexico’s cuisine, culture and history through the recipes, backyard stories and other interesting findings of an expatriate in Canada
Since moving to Canada more than two decades ago, I have become accustomed to Easter meals of roasted lamb, turkey or ham; decorating hard-boiled eggs; and even staging chocolate egg hunts. However, what do Mexican families eat for Easter? ... click on title for more
This recipe was published two years ago, a fast and delicious tuna salad in an avocado half, also very appropriate for the Lenten season, or as a fun "Fish Friday" appetizer or lunch ... click on title for more
The Friday of Sorrows – Viernes de Dolores, in Spanish - is observed by many Christians towards the end of the Lenten season, on the Friday before Palm Sunday. It is a very solemn day of remembrance of the pain of the Blessed Virgin Mary, inflicted upon her throughout the life of her son Jesus. In Mexico, many communities set up special altars to the sorrowful mother of Christ, and some people arrange them at home, as well; friends and fellow worshippers, visiting for prayer, are invited to partake of refreshments afterwards, such as horchata (rice-based), Jamaica (hibiscus), and in some states, particularly Queretaro, Guanajuato and Zacatecas, a beet-based concoction with chopped fruit, so traditional, that it is known as agua de cuaresma – Lenten Water ... click on title for more
Scenes of family picnics and outings with friends at "La Marquesa" are part of the memories for many people who grew up in Mexico City and nearby Toluca, as well as enjoying antojitos ("little cravings", snacks) at stands by the side of the road, or eating trucha (trout) in one of the many family restaurants around. Trout is freshly sourced locally at "La Marquesa", and cooked in many ways: grilled, pan-fried in garlic sauce ("al mojo de ajo"), or "empapelada", which means "wrapped in paper" ... click on title for more
Several historical figures and groups with Irish heritage have played an important role throughout the History of Colonial and Independent Mexico ...
My Slice of Mexico 