My Slice of Mexico

My Slice of Mexico

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Category: History and Regional Cuisine

History and Regional Cuisine, Soups

Tlalpan Style Soup – A Crowd Pleaser

October 13, 2018April 1, 2025by Irene29 Comments on Tlalpan Style Soup – A Crowd Pleaser
Tlalpan Style Soup – A Crowd Pleaser

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

History and Regional Cuisine, Soups

Pozole – Hominy Soup

September 27, 2018October 6, 2018by Irene23 Comments on Pozole – Hominy Soup
Pozole – Hominy Soup

Pozole is a true Mexican dish, with hominy corn being its main ingredient. There are many variations of pozole in different states around the country … Click on image for more

History and Regional Cuisine

Fiesta Mexicana – Independence Day!

September 14, 2018September 19, 2024by Irene28 Comments on Fiesta Mexicana – Independence Day!
Fiesta Mexicana – Independence Day!

Probably the most attended outdoor event in Mexico City is “El grito”, and of course pambazos are sold there, being perfect for this celebration because they feature Mexico’s flag colours, with a crispy red crust, and white and green ingredients inside … Click on image for more

History and Regional Cuisine

Molletes – From Spanish Bun to Mexican Specialty

August 4, 2018August 30, 2024by Irene23 Comments on Molletes – From Spanish Bun to Mexican Specialty
Molletes – From Spanish Bun to Mexican Specialty

In Mexico City, these savoury molletes became popular amongst students at a fast pace, being usually one of the least expensive items on breakfast menus … click on image for more

History and Regional Cuisine

On How Iceland Reminded Me of Mexico

July 25, 2018September 12, 2025by Irene18 Comments on On How Iceland Reminded Me of Mexico
On How Iceland Reminded Me of Mexico

Maybe one of the most surprising aspects of our family trip to Iceland, was a sense of familiarity during some of our outings … click on image for more

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Southwestern Ontario, Canada
Hardiness zone: 6B
2023
Nova Scotia Oat Cakes (October 2022)

Gansito Cake (December 2024)

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Chanchamitos (Fiesta Friday, December 26, 2025)

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My Places in Mexico

Mexico City – Market
Culiacán, Sinaloa – Clay Cookware
Chichen Itza, Yucatán – El Caracol

My Mexican Heirlooms

Molcajete with Tejolote 1960s
Bowl with Still Life 2000s
Japanese Tea Set, from Bazar del Sabado 1990s

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