The meat is cooked for at least 10 hours before the dirt and covers are removed, and the fragrant bundle of cooked meat - the barbacoa - is retrieved … click on image for more
How to Cook Barbacoa without a Pit in the Ground
Author: Irene
Mexican born with Japanese background living in Canada who loves science, cooking and gardening
On How Iceland Reminded Me of Mexico
Maybe one of the most surprising aspects of our family trip to Iceland, was a sense of familiarity during some of our outings … click on image for more
A Moment of Quiet Reflection
I was tired last night, so I did not water my garden; as I rushed to the backyard this morning, I was worrying and wondering if that had been a wise decision … click on image for more
Pitaya and Pitahaya
Because of their names, sweet flesh and black seeds, pitahaya and pitaya are often confused with each other; both are cacti native to Mexico and Central America … click on image for more
Paddle Cactus – Nopales
I realized how spoiled I had been, when I recently saw fresh nopales at one international market in my area, neatly packed, but with the spines intact … click on image for more
My Slice of Mexico 