Discover and re-discover Mexico’s cuisine, culture and history through the recipes, backyard stories and other interesting findings of an expatriate in Canada
Since I started my blog in 2018, every October 4 - marked as National Taco Day in the US and Canada - I have been sharing a list of tacos prepared for my posts during the year. This year, instead of a list, I am sharing a new taco recipe ... click on title for more
At the end of the growing season, a bumper crop of snap beans might seem overwhelming, but processing for freezing is a quick solution that provides nourishment during the winter months ... click on title for more
This dish is very quick to prepare, using canned tuna, and taking advantage of available produce, including tomatoes, garlic, bay leaves and radishes, in addition to pickled peppers ... click on title for more
I have mentioned and used pickled chiles güeros, but this is my first attempt at pickling them at home. For this, this year I tried growing Hungarian Hot Wax peppers in my backyard, a variety I thought might work well substituting carricillos, since it is used extensively for pickling, also characterized for an elongated shape, and usually harvested while still green, or light yellow ... click on title for more
As the summer is coming to an end here in Southern Ontario, Canada, my main growing season is also wrapping up in the backyard, and the bounty of the harvest is at its peak. Here are six crops that are being earnestly used or preserved in my kitchen ... click on title for more
My Slice of Mexico 