December 12 is observed as the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe (of Mexico), in the Catholic calendar. There is another Lady of Guadalupe, in Extremadura, Spain ... click on title for more
The Two Guadalupes
Category: Celebrations
Alcohol-Free Fruitcake
The classic aged Christmas fruitcake is kept moist by brushing rum or brandy all around the baked cake every day, for about one month. Some people do not like the texture of this cake, others cannot tolerate alcohol, and forgetting to bake the cake soon enough for it to be ready for Christmas might be a problem, as well. This version is light both in colour and texture, and is completely alcohol-free, so there is no waiting time after baking ... click on title for more
Remembering the Dearly Departed
In Christianity, November 1 is the day of celebration of the feast of All Saints, and November 2 is All Souls' Day, specific for remembering and praying for those who had passed away but were still in the process of purification, known in Mexico as Day of the Dead ... click on title for more
Canadian Thanksgiving
Canadian Thanksgiving is celebrated on the second Monday of October. This year, I planned a relaxed menu, including a Mexican touch, and a sweet ending ... click on title for more
Vegetarian Delight Tacos
Since I started my blog in 2018, every October 4 - marked as National Taco Day in the US and Canada - I have been sharing a list of tacos prepared for my posts during the year. This year, instead of a list, I am sharing a new taco recipe ... click on title for more
My Slice of Mexico 