Discover and re-discover Mexico’s cuisine, culture and history through the recipes, backyard stories and other interesting findings of an expatriate in Canada
The kitchen tool specifically designed to froth hot chocolate, and other hot beverages, is called molinillo (small mill); it is made of wood, and carved on a lathe (rotating machine) to produce flaps and rings ... click on title for more
In Mexico, hard apple cider - sidra in Spanish - has traditionally been the bubbly of choice for the New Year's toast, although nowadays, many families go for champagne or other sparkling wines ... click on title for more
As the weather is turning cooler by the day in Southern Ontario, I am getting ready to clear annuals and weeds, prune perennials, and mulch the garden beds, in preparation for the winter months. I am also harvesting as much of my herbs as I can, because even the perennials will eventually shed all their tops and go dormant. I will share my techniques for preserving herbs in another post soon, but for this one, it was time to prep some tea and treats ... click on title for more
To enjoy with a cup of my Mexican Basil tisane, nothing like a delicious Mexican Garibaldi, a buttery upside-down cupcake, coated with apricot jam and white nonpareil sprinkles … click on title for more
In addition to the popular beer, there is a mountain, as well as a river, an American hamlet and a Mexican city and municipality, all called Tecate … click on title for more
