Discover and re-discover Mexico’s cuisine, culture and history through the recipes, backyard stories and other interesting findings of an expatriate in Canada
Asian heritage is considered the fourth root of Mexican heritage, along with its native, European, and African roots. Nowadays, there are important Asian communities in several Mexican states, which has influenced local cuisine. One ingredient that has entered Mexican kitchens in the last decades is soy sauce, used in stews and other dishes as a condiment for added umami (yummy flavour), but also as the main component of sauces ... click on title for more
I started sowing seed indoors, back in February, and I am happy to report seminal success for the season to come, as well as my first spring harvest ... click on title for more
The definite upside of the mestizaje process during Spanish colonial times, was the rich new culture and fusion cuisine which have become the heart and true identity of Modern Mexico, as it may be aptly exemplified by a simple platter of tlacoyos, the most iconic pre- and post-Hispanic street food ... click on title for more
As I begin my fourth year as a blogger, I feel very grateful to all the kind readers who have followed my stories and recipes, offered comments, encouragement, and in many cases, their friendship. It is my great pleasure and honour to continue sharing My Slice of Mexico with you all ... click on title for more
Churros are traditionally made from a thick paste extruded through a pastry bag with a star-shaped tip, and then deep-fried. The resulting grooves on the churros add surface area, which makes the texture extra crispy and airy. My recipe for unfried churros starts with the same paste as traditional churros, but they are cooked in a waffle iron with very little to no oil. The waffle grid produces the same structural effect as the pastry bag tip. The final result is a treat with the full flavour and crispiness of traditional churros, without the extruding step, and minus the vat of oil ... click on title for more
