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
Mexican Culture

Mexican Breakfast – Cacti in the Garden and on the Plate

July 19, 2018July 19, 2019by Irene13 Comments on Mexican Breakfast – Cacti in the Garden and on the Plate
Mexican Breakfast – Cacti in the Garden and on the Plate

This might be one of the best examples of the "ground to table" philosophy … click on image for more

Ingredients

How Vanilla met Pie

July 17, 2018September 5, 2023by Irene14 Comments on How Vanilla met Pie
How Vanilla met Pie

First cultivated in Mexico, how did vanilla become the cornerstone of the finest desserts in Europe? … click on image for more

Backyard Stories

Crop Update

July 15, 2018by Irene7 Comments on Crop Update
Crop Update

So far, it has been a very hot and generally dry summer in my area, but with regular watering and bug inspections, my garden seems to be doing well … click on image for more

featured, From the Archives, History and Regional Cuisine

Of Mining, Soccer and Patties

July 13, 2018June 10, 2026by Irene17 Comments on Of Mining, Soccer and Patties
Of Mining, Soccer and Patties

What do Cornwall in England, and Hidalgo in Mexico, have in common? … click on image for more

gardening

Garlic – Harvesting One Crop and Planning the Next

July 11, 2018July 11, 2018by Irene14 Comments on Garlic – Harvesting One Crop and Planning the Next
Garlic – Harvesting One Crop and Planning the Next

I have been monitoring the garlic cloves that I sowed in the fall. Once at least three leaves have turned yellow, it is time to dig the fragrant bulbs … click on image for more

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My Region

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

Gansito Cake (December 2024)

Beef and Green Chili Pepper Chimichangas (April 2026)

Chanchamitos (Fiesta Friday, December 26, 2025)

I was featured on Fiesta Friday!

Recent Posts

  • FIFA World Cup 2026 – Mexico vs South Africa – Fried Breads
  • On How Paris Reminded Me of Mexico City
  • The Second French Intervention in Mexico – Relevance and Celebrations of Cinco de Mayo
  • Of Salamanders and their Mythical Lore
  • A Tour around Beauvais and the French Taco

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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