Discover and re-discover Mexico’s cuisine, culture and history through the recipes, backyard stories and other interesting findings of an expatriate in Canada
As we have entered the second half of the winter season (in the Northern hemisphere), lengthening daytimes are becoming more noticeable; vegetable gardeners are experiencing a flaring need to grow (and eat!) something fresh. Many people keep potted edibles indoors, use their grow lights for baby greens and herbs or, as I have been doing for the last couple of years, sprout seeds … click on title for more
From the many kinds of mōlli (simply meaning "sauce", in Nahuatl language) that were ground in pre-Hispanic metates (stone grinders) to the Baroque recipes developed during colonial times in convents and homes around Puebla, Oaxaca and Mexico City, today’s mole rojo (red mole) is identified as a National dish in Mexico and recognized as the most representative mole around the world … click on title for more
December always seems to be a very busy month, with lots of special cooking, planning and counting down to holidays and the end of the year; for those hectic days, a simple soup - hearty enough to be a complete meal - is always welcome … Click on image for more
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
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
My Slice of Mexico 