Discover and re-discover Mexico’s cuisine, culture and history through the recipes, backyard stories and other interesting findings of an expatriate in Canada
I have been nominated again for the Sunshine Blogger Award, but I am, again, in no position to follow all the required rules, so I will sincerely thank Kim @ Writer Side of Life for the nomination, and gladly tackle the eleven questions attached, inviting any other bloggers to join in the fun if inclined [...]
In Mexico, the most popular hot drink to enjoy during the holiday season, after a busy day out, or at a Posada, is ponche navideño (Christmas punch) …
The true miracle of the Virgen of Guadalupe continues, which is the power of bringing all her people together, manifesting through a general atmosphere of thanksgiving … Click on image for more
To wrap up my Tabasco state theme, I am following up on the story of La Malinche, born Malinalli, and later called Malintzin by the natives and Doña Marina by the Spaniards. This is probably the first documented story of mestizaje (inter-mixing of foreign and indigenous people) in Mexico … Click on image for more
December always seems to be a very busy month, with lots of special cooking, planning and counting down to holidays and the end of the year; for those hectic days, a simple soup - hearty enough to be a complete meal - is always welcome … Click on image for more
My Slice of Mexico 