I am lucky enough to be the keeper of my mom's recipe notebooks; I was reviewing one of them, and a recipe for "Pastel de Zanahoria" - "Carrot Cake" caught my attention ... click on title for more
Mother’s Day – An Heirloom Recipe Updated
Category: Celebrations
Chicharrones Norteños – Northern Style Chicharrones
This snack, prepared from pork belly (barriga de cerdo), is known as chicharrones tradicionales (traditional) in Spain, and they are popular in some Latin American countries, such as Colombia and Cuba. In Mexico, this type of chicharrón has been a staple in its northern states for a long time, particularly Nuevo León, and more recently, it is being embraced nationwide ... click on title for more
Chicharrones Preparados – Wheat-Based Chicharrones with Toppings
For this snack, a deep fried gluten-rich wheat base is prepared with many toppings, to taste, the perfect snack to celebrate Children's Day ... click on title for more
Classic Carrot Cake Squares
Carrot cake was not well known in Mexico until a few decades ago, just as Easter chocolate eggs and bunnies made their way into Mexican culture sometime in the 20th century, mainly from the USA. Nowadays, carrot cake is served year-round, but it feels particularly special during the Easter season ... click on title for more
Carnival of Mazatlán – The Journey Continues
Around the world, there are many public celebrations a few days before, and until, Shrove Tuesday (Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday), marked as the beginning of the Lenten season on Western Christian calendars. Some of the most famous are the Carnival of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, featuring samba dances, Mardi Gras in New Orleans, USA, with its floats and marching bands, and Carnival in Venice, Italy, the oldest, with its elaborate masks. In Mexico, there is also a strong tradition of Carnival, with massive concerts, parades, and exhibitions around the country; the most famous and largest are in the port of Veracruz, in the state of the same name, and in Mazatlán, also a port, in the state of Sinaloa ... click on title for more
My Slice of Mexico 