December 12 has been traditionally the day of the feast of the Virgin of Guadalupe, but it also is National Poinsettia Day ...
December 12 – A Twice Special Day
Category: Celebrations
A Day of the Dead Offering
A few years back, I prepared a full Day of the Dead offering, including cempasúchil, and in another year, I only made a small offering with basic elements. This year, I did not grow cempasúchil in my garden, but this week my Mexican tarragon plants were at their blooming peak, so I decided to use them in this year's offering ... click on title for more
National Taco Day 2025
Since I started my blog in 2018, I have shared a post related to tacos every October 4, marked as National Taco Day in the US and Canada. This year, I am sharing a few photos from a taco meal during a recent visit to Leamington, Ontario, known amongst other things, for its extensive farming, and its vibrant Hispanic communities ... click on title for more
Mexican Tarragon and St. Michael
In my garden today, September 29, the plants of Mexican tarragon (known as Yautli in Nahuatl language) have started to bloom. September 29 is also marked on Christian calendars as Michaelmas or the Feast of St. Michael. In some regions in Central Mexico, crosses are made of Yautli and are hung on front doors and at the corners of corn fields before the harvest, and in honour of the archangel Michael ... click on title for more
Memelas – A Celebration of Independence and Flavour
The re-enactment of the "Cry for Independence" is traditionally followed with music, light displays, fireworks, and of course, lots of street food. Antojitos (Little cravings) are prepared fresh by street vendors, such as memelas ... click on title for more
My Slice of Mexico 