Discover and re-discover Mexico’s cuisine, culture and history through the recipes, backyard stories and other interesting findings of an expatriate in Canada
This casserole is a traditional choice for potluck and buffet parties in Mexico. During this holiday season, when many menus include roasted turkey, this casserole is also an ideal and delicious way to use up leftovers, and avoid waste ... click on title for more
"Vuelve a la vida" , translated from Spanish as "back to life", or "reviving", is a seafood cocktail, so flavourful and loaded with nutrients, that promises to energize any tired (or hung over) eater with a happy disposition. Its place of origin is somewhat litigious, since it may be found not only at restaurants in the Mexican states of Campeche and Veracruz, where the cocktail is presented in thick, large goblets, but also as far South as the streets of Venezuela, sold in jars for portability. However, The recipe I am sharing in this post, comes indisputably from Veracruz, where locals add a secret ingredient to their sauce (hint: it's orange and bubbly) ... click on title for more
Once Mexico became an independent nation in 1821, businesses from European countries other than Spain arrived in Mexico. In particular, there was an enormous French influence in Mexican baked goods, from cakes, to sweet and savoury breads, and pastries ... click on title for more
Cornwall in England, and Hidalgo in Mexico have several things in common … click on title for more
As the FIFA World Cup 2022 continues, for Mexico’s games during the first phase of the event, I have tried to find dishes from each opponent, with similar ingredients as a traditional Mexican dish. Then, I prepared one batch of each, and they were tested by my family, next to each other. From the results of the culinary match, I have made predictions for the outcome of the corresponding soccer game. The third game for Mexico is against Saudi Arabia ... click on title for more
My Slice of Mexico 