Other than using raw ingredients, charring is probably the most ancient method to prepare ingredients for a salsa, and this recipe calls for a very short list of ingredients ... click on title for more
Charred Green Sauce – Salsa Verde Tatemada
Author: Irene
Mexican born with Japanese background living in Canada who loves science, cooking and gardening
Guacamole Therapy
Making simple guacamole is a very satisfying and relaxing way - almost therapeutic - to inaugurate a molcajete ... click on title for more
How to Cure a Molcajete
Molcajetes have been used in Mexico since pre-Hispanic times. When looking for an authentic one, the main task is to determine if it was made in Mexico and carved from a single piece of volcanic rock. Once at home, a brand new molcajete must be providently cured ... click on title for more
Two Gifts for Me, and from Mexico to the World
As part of my Christmas gifts, my daughters gave me the two items shown above: a Chia Pet™ and a molcajete. Both have Mexican origins, true gifts from Mexico to the World ... click on title for more
A Citrusy Menu to Welcome the New Year
My Christmas tree has a neutral palette this year, and the main accents of colour come from citrus fruit slices, which were the inspiration for a Citrusy New Year's Eve or New Year's Day menu ... click on title for more
My Slice of Mexico 