Discover and re-discover Mexico’s cuisine, culture and history through the recipes, backyard stories and other interesting findings of an expatriate in Canada
The re-enactment of the "Cry for Independence" is traditionally followed with music, light displays, fireworks, and of course, lots of street food. Antojitos (Little cravings) are prepared fresh by street vendors, such as memelas ... click on title for more
Tesmole is a nurturing soup, traditional in several Mexican states, namely, Puebla, Oaxaca, Michoacán, and Veracruz, featuring corn dough (masa) dumplings called chochoyones ... click on title for more
Bocoles are a type of patties, made with corn dough, which are very traditional in all of the Huasteca region in Mexico ... click on title for more
For this Candlemas on February 2, and continuing with the Northern Style theme, I am sharing this recipe for red tamales, which are traditionally filled with pork in a guajillo sauce, and wrapped in corn husks ... click on title for more
This dish is prepared in Northern Mexico year-round regardless of the weather, but it is particularly comforting and nourishing on a very cold day ... click on title for more
My Slice of Mexico 