In this post, I am sharing my recipe for sweet crepes with cajeta - Mexican goat's milk caramel ... click on title for more
Mexican Caramel Crepes – Crepas de cajeta
Category: Ingredients
Mushroom Crepes – Crepas de hongos
French pancakes (crêpes) arrived in Mexico in the 19th century, shortly after the country became independent; the thin pancakes were established as a part of Mexican cuisine during the short reign of Emperor Maximilian I (1864-67). One filling that the emperor favoured was huitlacoche (corn smut), and this choice has remained popular until modern times. For this post, I am using my mom's recipes for crepes and cheese sauce, and provide the option to prepare a mushroom filling if huitlacoche is not available ... click on title for more
FIFA World Cup 2026 – Spain – Champions! – A Spanish-Mexican Fusion Menu
The 2026 edition of the FIFA World Cup has come to an end, with the victory 1-0 in extra time of Spain over Argentina. A couple of years ago, I shared a fusion Spanish-Mexican menu inspired by a memorable meal at a contemporary Spanish cuisine restaurant in Chicago. This seemed to fit with all my previous posts during the World Cup, comparing international dishes to Mexican ones .... click on title for more
Midsummer Gardening Update II
By now, the sowing and planting season in Southern Ontario is mostly done, and I will be reporting on the progress of some crops. In this second part, mini cucumbers, parsley, and fingerling potatoes ... click on title for more
Midsummer Gardening Update I
By now, the sowing and planting season in Southern Ontario is mostly done, and I will be reporting on the progress of some crops. In this first part, broad beans, mâche, and strawberry spinach ... click on title for more
My Slice of Mexico 