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
Regional Cuisine

Sonora Style Wheat Tortillas

March 12, 2023March 20, 2023by Irene15 Comments on Sonora Style Wheat Tortillas
Sonora Style Wheat Tortillas

The Northern Mexican states, including Sonora, favour wheat tortillas over corn, and each region has its own recipes ... click on title for more

Ingredients, snack, appetizer

Potato Tostadas – A Vegetarian Snack

March 8, 2023March 16, 2023by Irene7 Comments on Potato Tostadas – A Vegetarian Snack
Potato Tostadas – A Vegetarian Snack

Refried beans and shredded chicken are two of the best known ingredients for filling or topping crisped tortillas, called tostadas.  In this recipe, potatoes are used as an excellent topping alternative ... click on title for more

gardening

Indoor Gardening – Sprouting Broccoli

March 5, 2023October 2, 2023by Irene4 Comments on Indoor Gardening – Sprouting Broccoli
Indoor Gardening – Sprouting Broccoli

A few years ago, I got a very efficient and convenient seed sprouter with stackable trays. This year, I am trying broccoli seed, especially produced for eating as sprouts ... click on title for more

gardening, Ingredients

New Seed 2023

March 1, 2023March 1, 2023by Irene9 Comments on New Seed 2023
New Seed 2023

I just got my new seed order for five new-to-me crops ... click on title for more

gardening, Ingredients

Six Backyard Crops for the Mexican Kitchen

February 25, 2023October 23, 2024by Irene20 Comments on Six Backyard Crops for the Mexican Kitchen
Six Backyard Crops for the Mexican Kitchen

I have been growing edibles in my backyard in Southern Ontario for ten years. This post features six that have enhanced my Mexican recipes throughout that decade ... click on title 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 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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