I realized how spoiled I had been, when I recently saw fresh nopales at one international market in my area, neatly packed, but with the spines intact … click on image for more
Paddle Cactus – Nopales
Category: Ingredients
How Vanilla met Pie
First cultivated in Mexico, how did vanilla become the cornerstone of the finest desserts in Europe? … click on image for more
Raspberry Flavours All Year Long
This morning, I went to check on my plants in the backyard and had to dart back to the kitchen to get a container for these deliciously fresh and pesticide free raspberries, which just seem to have appeared on the canes overnight … click on image for more
Think Green First – A Summer Motto for the Kitchen
Chefs who are also vegetable gardeners, often advice to design a meal starting with the produce at hand, and build the menu around that, instead of seeing vegetables as the sidekick on the dinner plate … click on image for more
Purslane – Redeeming an Ancient Crop
In recent years, purslane has been identified as the highest plant source of Omega-3, and many other nutrients such as vitamins and riboflavin, as well as fiber and dietary minerals. In Mexico, it has remained well established as a key ingredient in traditional dishes … click on image for more
My Slice of Mexico 