Discover and re-discover Mexico’s cuisine, culture and history through the recipes, backyard stories and other interesting findings of an expatriate in Canada
It is hard to grasp the concept of two whole years of blogging for me; it seems like a very long time, and yet, it feels as if it was just yesterday when I carved my first slice of watermelon for the website's logo. I like stats, so here are some comparisons between figures about [...]
Snacking while watching a Sunday game is a little bit of a sport on itself, and Mexicans enjoy all sorts of foodstuffs while cheering for their favourite teams … click on title for more
It is true that, technically, the decade will not end until December 31 2020. However, within a popular context, the beginning of a new decade, century or millennium are associated with years ending in zeros (2020, 2000, etc.), and so this New Year's Eve will mark, as far as I am concerned, the end of the 2010s decade. During the 2010s, my daughters became responsible grown ups, I started my blog and, in particular during this year, I was back to my native Mexico in three occasions, some happy, one very sad, and had the chance to meet with relatives and friends that I had not seen in years … click on title for more
My friend Paco's mom digitalized her recipes, many of them heirlooms from her Italian grandmother, putting them all together in a recipe book. I was lucky enough to browse through it, and asked my friend to pick a couple regarded as his mom's trademarks that I could share in my blog … click on title for more
Last month, while in Mexico, I had a chance to attend a bridal shower. In addition to a delicious dinner, we enjoyed a beautiful treat table, featuring all sorts of savoury snacks, fruit based sweets and a large selection of mini cakes and pastries, including a creamy lime layered cup … click on title for more
