Tlayudas are artisan corn tortillas, originally from the Mexican state of Oaxaca; they are becoming better known not only in Mexico, but also internationally … click on title for more
Tlayudas – Artisan Tortillas from Oaxaca
Category: Ingredients
Multipliers – A Special Kind of Onion
Multiplier onions (Allium cepa, var. aggregatum) form a bulb size at maturity of about one inch (2.54 cm) across, and a plant develops into a cluster of several stems from a single set. They are a staple at Mexican BBQ parties (parrilladas) and taco restaurants (taquerías), grilled and slightly charred … click on title for more
Chunky Pineapple Jam
The beauty of homemade pineapple jam is in the delicious, juicy chunks (trocitos, in Spanish); this chunky pineapple jam is also easy to make, and then, so enjoyable as a spread, or as a filling for some Mexican sweet treats … click on title for more
Jackfruit Pibil Tacos
Inspired by the restaurant jackfruit pibil tacos featured in my previous post, I decided to experiment at home combining jackfruit with recado rojo for my homemade version of this tasty dish … click on title for more
A Sampler of Contemporary Mexican Cuisine
It seems like ages ago when we were all out and about, free to enjoy a nice evening with family or friends at a favourite local restaurant, or in a novel location, while visiting a different place. I hope that Rosalinda restaurant, featured in this post, as well as all other restaurants and businesses affected by the pandemic, will survive, and will indeed open their doors once again … click on title for more
My Slice of Mexico 