After a cold and stormy start to the spring season, we are enjoying a few days of summer-like weather here in Southern Ontario. Here are six examples of crops found in my spring garden ... click on title for more
Six on Saturday – Spring Garden
Author: Irene
Mexican born with Japanese background living in Canada who loves science, cooking and gardening
Garlicky Griddled Chicken Breasts – Pechugas a la placha al ajillo
In Mexico, this chicken dish is a very popular main course on menu rotations at "comida corrida" restaurants (affordable fixed-menu diners), also delicious and easy to make for a midweek meal at home. Seasonings may be as simple as salt and pepper, with many variations, some with caramelized onions, or hot peppers, or as in this recipe, dressed with a buttery garlic and citrus sauce ... click on title for more
Easter Food!
The most important holiday in the Christian calendar is Easter, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ; this year, Easter Sunday for Roman Catholic and Protestant churches is today, April 9, with the Orthodox church date being next Sunday (April 16.) I asked some friends and relatives in Mexico what they would traditionally eat for this time of year ... click on title for more
Pescadillas – Crispy Fish Tacos
This simple and inexpensive fish dish may serve as a refreshing way to end the Lenten season. Using tuna fish from canned is the easiest, but any fish meat will work well in this recipe ... click on title for more
Wakavaki – Yoreme Beef Soup
the Yoreme are an indigenous group located mainly in the Mexican states of Sonora, Sinaloa, and to a smaller extent, Durango and Chihuahua, as well as a related community in Arizona, in the United States. They have managed to preserve many of their ancient traditions, although they have embraced their adopted Catholic religion, and most of their celebrations are centred around the Christian calendar, such as Christmas, Lent and very prominently, Holy Week and Easter. During these celebrations, there are dances and rituals, representing Nature, and the forces of good and evil. In addition, a group of volunteers called fiesteros (the party crew) who are in charge to organize the events in each town, prepare a huge pot of Wakavaki - Beef Soup, over an open fire. In the modern family kitchen, beef and all the veggies are processed into small pieces, to fit a standard pot ... click on title for more
My Slice of Mexico 