Mantecadas are a type of Mexican sweet bread, similar to the American muffin, and named after a pastry from Astorga, in Spain … click on title for more
Mantecadas – The Mexican Muffin
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Prepared Tlayudas – Vegetarian and with Tasajo
After making tlayudas, artisan tortillas from Oaxaca, as shown in my previous post, preparing them is very simple. For vegetarian option, omit salted meat (tasajo) … click on title for more
En Español: Esthercita en Coahuila – Parte I
I have received a couple of comments related to a series in honour of my late mom, from people who have lived in the Mexican state of Coahuila, more specifically, in Agujita, my mom's birthplace. One of them lamented that the posts were not written in Spanish, so I decided to translate the three-part series … click on title for more
Mi Ciudad – A Coffee Nook in Mexico City
In this post, I talk about a coffee shop inside a heritage building in my native Mexico City. This haven of peace is inside Plaza Loreto, a shopping and cultural centre in the hectic borough of San Angel … click on title for more
Traditional Sweets – Sweet or Spicy Tamarind Treats
Tamarind (Tamarindus indica) is a leguminous tree native to tropical Africa. The tree's pod-like fruit contains a brown, edible pulp used in many cuisines around the world, and it was introduced in Mexico sometime in the sixteenth century during Spanish colonial times … click on title for more
