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
Chanchamitos – Tamales from Tabasco
Category: Ingredients
Annatto – A Colourful Story
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
Guajolotitos – My take on a Classic Sandwich
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
A Follow Up Halloween Story – No Axe? No problem!
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
Gari – Japanese Pickled Ginger
Spicy sauce sometimes substitutes wasabi paste in Mexican sushi plates, but Japanese pickled ginger is still often served, since its sweet vinegary taste is a delicious contrast to salty or spicy flavours, in addition of being a refreshing palate cleanser … Click on image for more
My Slice of Mexico 