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
My Fusion Recipes

From the Lone Star State: Chili

April 13, 2018by IreneLeave a Comment on From the Lone Star State: Chili
From the Lone Star State: Chili

"Welcome to the family" seemed to say Picadillo to Chili con Carne, a single drop of sauce sliding down the pot ... click on image for more

main course

A Mexican Classic: Picadillo

April 12, 2018April 12, 2018by Irene5 Comments on A Mexican Classic: Picadillo
A Mexican Classic: Picadillo

If we follow Picadillo recipes around Mexico, in addition to ground beef, most ingredient lists include onions, garlic and tomatoes; around Mexico City, potatoes and zucchini are the staple ... click on image for more

Mexican Cuisine

Chilli, Chile and Chili (con Carne)

April 11, 2018April 22, 2018by Irene3 Comments on Chilli, Chile and Chili (con Carne)
Chilli, Chile and Chili (con Carne)

The Nahuatl word chilli has evolved to describe anything from a humble Mexican vegetable to the "State Food of Texas" ... click on image for more

Backyard Stories

From Zero to Double Digits This Week

April 9, 2018April 24, 2018by Irene4 Comments on From Zero to Double Digits This Week
From Zero to Double Digits This Week

Yes, those are Celsius temperatures rising (30s to 50s in °F), and the rapid change may be appreciated in the photo above, where the section of lawn in direct sun has thawed, whereas the section in the shade still shows a layer of frost on top. Indoors, I have set all my supplies to start sowing seed ... click on image for more

Side Dish

Do You Recognize this Vegetable?

April 7, 2018April 15, 2025by Irene18 Comments on Do You Recognize this Vegetable?
Do You Recognize this Vegetable?

I thought it deserved a post of its own, since it is another gift from Mexico to the world, and it is available and popular in many countries. In North America it is known as chayote, or pear squash ... click on image for more

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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 Korea Republic – Pork Belly Wraps
  • 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

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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