Discover and re-discover Mexico’s cuisine, culture and history through the recipes, backyard stories and other interesting findings of an expatriate in Canada
In Mexico, May fifth (Cinco de Mayo) is still commemorated as the day of victory in the Battle of Puebla, but in the United States and other countries, Cinco de Mayo has become a celebration of Hispanic pride. Mexican and Tex-Mex dishes and cocktails are always part of the celebrations ... click on title for more
Easter Sunday is approaching fast, so I thought I would take the opportunity to show some photos of the magnificent churches I recently visited in France, and talk about how the onset of the Easter season is determined every year ... click on title for more
The other day at the supermarket, I spotted mangoes on sale; they looked beautiful, but could only be purchased by the case. I could not resist, so one case of mangoes made it home. I had initially planned to make mango jam, but the fruit was so sweet, we ate several fresh, and I decided to use less sugar and cook mango spread instead, keep some of the prettiest slices fresh, and make tarts ... click on title for more
Today is my blog's eighth anniversary! ... click on title for more
Today is Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday), when many people indulge in fatty and sweet treats before the beginning of the Lenten season on the Christian calendar ... click on title for more
My Slice of Mexico 