Discover and re-discover Mexico’s cuisine, culture and history through the recipes, backyard stories and other interesting findings of an expatriate in Canada
This soup amalgamates several truly Mexican ingredients (corn, beans, tomatoes and peppers) while adding the richness of herbs and dairy products, brought from Spain during colonial times … click on title for more
On February 24, 1821, in the town of Iguala (currently in the Mexican state of Guerrero), Mexican military leader Agustín de Iturbide presented a plan declaring Mexico as an independent country, after almost a decade of cruel battles against the Spanish rule. Iturbide also commissioned the creation of a flag with diagonal bands in different colours, representing three principles, demanded as basic guarantees in his plan: Green – Independence, White – Religion, and Red – Unity … click on title for more
Tabasco has been identified as the cradle of the Olmec civilization, the most ancient in the Americas; important edibles are native to the region, such as: cacao, sweet potatoes, and achiote, as well as several species of peppers, both spicy and sweet … Click on image for more
When looking for recipes including ginger, I came across a very popular dish called Birria, which originated in the state of Jalisco, with regional variations in other states, such as Zacatecas and Colima … Click on image for more
This is my version of Caldo Tlalpeño (Tlalpan Style Soup), a traditional recipe from Tlalpan, originally a small town which has become a borough of Mexico’s capital city. This is one of those wonderful concoctions that allow a lot of variation without losing a bit of flavour or authenticity … Click on image for more
