Ever since I learned that October 4th is celebrated as National Taco Day in the USA, I have acknowledged the holiday by making a list of my posts with a taco theme during the year ... click on title for more
Post #400 National Taco Day 2020
Category: Celebrations
Classic Mocha Slab Cake
Viennese style pastries have always been popular in Mexico, and when I was a kid, mocha buttercream torte (pastel vienés de moka) was a classic item to find on the menu at restaurants and tea parlors. Slices from round or slab mocha cakes were tempting treats to enjoy with a cup of coffee (or a glass of milk in my case). I have construed my homemade version of this Classic Mocha Slab Cake with two layers of coffee-flavoured chocolate cake, and a rich coffee and cocoa buttercream filling and icing. The cake is finished with chocolate shavings … click on title for more
O Canada – Coffee and Muffin
July 1st is Canada Day, the official national holiday, and I thought that the beloved Canadian tradition of coffee and baked goods would be a good topic for this post … click on title for more
Father’s Day Weekend
Photo at the top of this post: My dad and me (with my favourite ragdoll, Blanquita, handmade by my mom) posing for my brother in one of the garden areas at El Museo Nacional de Antropología (MNA) - the National Museum of Anthropology, Mexico City (circa 1970) … click on title for more
A Mother’s Day Treat – Pastel de Tres Leches
This year is one of those when Mother’s Day in Canada (celebrated on the second Sunday of May) and in Mexico (always on May 10) coincide. To celebrate safely, how about baking a classic Mexican cake to enjoy at home? … click on title for more
