Discover and re-discover Mexico’s cuisine, culture and history through the recipes, backyard stories and other interesting findings of an expatriate in Canada
December always seems to be a very busy month, with lots of special cooking, planning and counting down to holidays and the end of the year; for those hectic days, a simple soup - hearty enough to be a complete meal - is always welcome … Click on image for more
Tabasco is particularly rich in recipes for tamales with unique ingredients and techniques. Chanchamitos, round shaped and seasoned with annatto, are an example … Click on image for more
Nowadays, annatto is still used as a dye in many cosmetics, but especially as a natural food colorant. In Tabasco, annatto/achiote is also used as a condiment in many dishes, also providing an attractive orangey tint … Click on image for more
When I was reviewing recipes and stories for my pambazo sandwich post, I came across a version called Guajolote (a Mexican colloquial name for turkey; the bird, not the country). There are slightly different versions, mostly from the Mexican states of Querétaro, and its neighbour, Hidalgo ... Click on image for more
I have a new skill! I can finally take care of any of them using neither brute force nor a big blade … Click on image for more
