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
On How Iceland Reminded Me of Mexico
Category: History and Regional Cuisine
Of Mining, Soccer and Patties
What do Cornwall in England, and Hidalgo in Mexico, have in common? … click on image for more
The Mexican Bisquet – A Soft Biscuit with a Heavenly Past
A bisquet is a Mexican confection that may be enjoyed as a sweet bread or a savoury biscuit, and which also has a very interesting history … click on image for more
Cinco de Mayo – Margaritas and Beyond
When I started planning my posts about Cinco de Mayo, I thought my summary and conclusion would be that this holiday was overstated and that, if celebrated at all, it should go beyond mixing a few Margaritas. After actually writing and posting about it, though, I have learned a lot of the background history in [...]
– A Themed Menu for this Cinco de Mayo – Fifth Stop: Chihuahua
For May 5th (Cinco de Mayo), I am preparing a full menu featuring recipes from places that had an important role in this episode of Mexican History ... click on image for more
My Slice of Mexico 