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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Author: Irene

Mexican born with Japanese background living in Canada who loves science, cooking and gardening
History and Regional Cuisine

Fiesta Mexicana – Independence Day!

September 14, 2018September 19, 2024by Irene28 Comments on Fiesta Mexicana – Independence Day!
Fiesta Mexicana – Independence Day!

Probably the most attended outdoor event in Mexico City is “El grito”, and of course pambazos are sold there, being perfect for this celebration because they feature Mexico’s flag colours, with a crispy red crust, and white and green ingredients inside … Click on image for more

Celebrations

Aguas Frescas – Refreshing Beverages

September 12, 2018October 1, 2024by Irene15 Comments on Aguas Frescas – Refreshing Beverages
Aguas Frescas – Refreshing Beverages

The glasses shown above feature only three examples of the many traditional beverages prepared every day at homes, served at restaurants and offered on special occasions at feasts all over Mexico, known as "aguas frescas" … Click on image for more

Mexican Cuisine

Chiles en Nogada – Stuffed Peppers in Walnut Sauce

September 11, 2018October 3, 2025by Irene17 Comments on Chiles en Nogada – Stuffed Peppers in Walnut Sauce
Chiles en Nogada – Stuffed Peppers in Walnut Sauce

Nothing says "Mexican homeland celebrations" as these delicious stuffed peppers, prominently because of the green parsley, white walnut sauce and red pomegranate seeds, which ornate the plate and cover the peppers with Mexico’s national colours … Click on image for more

featured, From the Archives, Mexican Culture

September – Mexico’s “Patriotic Month”

September 9, 2018September 5, 2026by Irene16 Comments on September – Mexico’s “Patriotic Month”
September – Mexico’s “Patriotic Month”

In Mexico, the month of September is studded with important dates and holidays … Click on image for more

Mexican Cuisine

Elotes de Sabores – Mexican Corn on the Cob

September 7, 2018September 5, 2026by Irene20 Comments on Elotes de Sabores – Mexican Corn on the Cob
Elotes de Sabores – Mexican Corn on the Cob

Vendors in Mexico offer this traditional treat on the streets of towns and cities, stands around a picturesque plaza and - during harvest season - by the side of country roads, right next to the corn fields … Click on image for more

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Southwestern Ontario, Canada
Hardiness zone: 6B
2023
Nova Scotia Oat Cakes (October 2022)

Mushroom Crepes – Crepas de hongos (July 2026)

Midsummer Gardening update I (July 2026)

I was Featured!

Mexican Caramel Crepes (August, 2026)

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Recent Posts

  • Cooking with the Harvest – Fingerling Potatoes and Cherry Tomatoes
  • Six on Saturday – August Harvest
  • Six on Saturday: Summer Flowers
  • Mexican Caramel Crepes – Crepas de cajeta
  • Mushroom Crepes – Crepas de hongos

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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