It never ceases to amaze me how a perfect harmony is reached every time tortillas, any cheese and Mexican sauce, are combined … Click on image for more
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Fresh Cheese Tacos – More than Leftovers
Category: Ingredients
Tunas – Nothing Fishy About These
Tuna, the name of the cactus fruit, comes directly from Caribbean Taino languages, and was adopted in Spanish during Mexico’s early colonial times … Click on image for more
Cinnamon – Friend or Foe?
In terms of health benefits, cinnamon has been cherished as a medicinal plant since ancient times, from embalming in Egypt (anti-microbial) to digestive aid in China (anti-inflammatory). Unfortunately, cinnamon has been associated with adverse effects, too … Click on image for more
Chilorio – A Regional Dish Mastering Globalization
Back in the day, chilorio was as a humble local dish that was hardly known, and could not be found, outside the Mexican state of Sinaloa … click on image for more
Grosella – Chilhood Memories of a Mysterious Flavour
A popular treat to buy at the zoo, or every other park in Mexico City, were raspados (literally “scraped.”) Similar to snow cones, they were made from shaved ice topped with a choice of jarabe (syrup, cordial), available in several flavours, such as lime, grape, etc. Currant was always a hit for its unique sweet & sour flavour, although kids would mostly be drawn to its intense colour … click on image for more
