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
On How Paris Reminded Me of Mexico City
Category: Mexican Culture
Of Salamanders and their Mythical Lore
Salamanders are identified as amphibians forming a group of ten families of the order Urodela. The mythical lore of these amphibians is related to fire, in which they are believed to be born from fire, or that they could survive or be reborn from fire ... click on title for more
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 ...
A Day of the Dead Offering
A few years back, I prepared a full Day of the Dead offering, including cempasúchil, and in another year, I only made a small offering with basic elements. This year, I did not grow cempasúchil in my garden, but this week my Mexican tarragon plants were at their blooming peak, so I decided to use them in this year's offering ... click on title for more
Gansito™ Cake – A Full-Size Dessert Inspired by a Classic Snack
It has become a trend to make full-size cakes that look exactly like snack-size treats, from French fries to chocolate bars and more. For my church's annual Christmas sale, I thought of creating a giant Gansito™, a snack consisting of a chocolate covered vanilla cake, filled with strawberry jam and cream ... click on title for more
My Slice of Mexico 