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 Feast of the Epiphany on January 6 is an event signifying the revelation of Jesus to the Wise Men from the East, also known as the Magi, or “Los Reyes Magos” in Spanish. Epiphany Day is celebrated by Christians around the world, and in Mexico, an important part of the celebration is the sharing of a decorated bread wreath, called Rosca de reyes. My recipe for Epiphany bread is very traditional ... click on title for more
As I have mentioned before, my daughters and I take turns choosing a theme for our Christmas décor and menu every year, but this year, we decided to give my husband a turn ... click on title for more
December 12 has been traditionally the day of the feast of the Virgin of Guadalupe, but it also is National Poinsettia Day ...
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
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
My Slice of Mexico 