Discover and re-discover Mexico’s cuisine, culture and history through the recipes, backyard stories and other interesting findings of an expatriate in Canada
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
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
The other day at the supermarket, I spotted mangoes on sale; they looked beautiful, but could only be purchased by the case. I could not resist, so one case of mangoes made it home. I had initially planned to make mango jam, but the fruit was so sweet, we ate several fresh, and I decided to use less sugar and cook mango spread instead, keep some of the prettiest slices fresh, and make tarts ... click on title for more
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
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
My Slice of Mexico 