There are so many different kinds of quesadillas in Mexico! They may be cooked at home, offered at restaurants, and most frequently, served at small fondas and sold at street stands ... click on title for more
Street Food – Quesadillas
Author: Irene
Mexican born with Japanese background living in Canada who loves science, cooking and gardening
Mushrooms in the Mexican Kitchen
In addition to the emblematic Huitlacoche (Ustilago maydis, technically a smut) featured in my previous posts, many kinds of mushrooms have been consumed in Mexico since pre-Hispanic times. They are used raw or cooked, in all sorts of dishes, including quesadillas ... click on title for more
Chicken Breasts with Huitlacoche (Vegetarian Option)
I had a small can of huitlacoche (Mexican truffle, corn smut) and decided to use it as a filling for chicken breasts. Catering to my vegetarian daughter, I used plant-based "chicken-less breast" slices ... click on title for more
Huitlacoche – The Mexican Truffle
While peeling a batch of fresh corn at home last week, I found one ear that had a peculiar grey-blackish mass at the tip; it was a small clump of corn smut, maybe a blight in many countries, but a delicacy in Mexico ...
Leamington – Tomato Capital of Canada and the Mexican Connexion
My husband, one of our daughters and I had been following all the social distancing rules at home this summer, and we wanted to make a day trip as a family, the first outing for the three of us together since last winter. We ventured into the municipality of Leamington, Ontario ... click on title for more
My Slice of Mexico 