Discover and re-discover Mexico’s cuisine, culture and history through the recipes, backyard stories and other interesting findings of an expatriate in Canada
Coricos are ring-shaped cookies made with corn flour, very traditional in some northern Mexican states. In small communities and rural settlements, homemade batches of these sweet treats are baked year-round, and especially for Catholic Holy week and Easter. In larger communities and cities, packages of coricos are omnipresent at supermarkets and corner store displays alike ... click on title for more
There are many different versions of octopus cocktail in Mexico; continuing with the Sinaloa state theme, my rendition includes fresh vegetables, and a concoction of tomato and cooking liquid from the octopus ... click on title for more
Empanaditas means "little patties", also the name of one of the most traditional sweet treats in the Mexican state of Sinaloa, and in particular, in the city of Los Mochis. Traditional countryside recipes call for beer amongst the ingredients for the dough ... click on title for more
Camarones a la diabla - Deviled Shrimp, is a classic dish that may be found all around Mexico, with some variations from state to state. Following my previous post featuring a city in the state of Sinaloa, I chose a recipe from that state, which is also interesting for the use of extra condiments; vegan shrimp may be used instead of raw shrimp, catering to vegetarians, and people with shellfish allergies ... click on title for more
I have been reviewing regional recipes for tortas - the Mexican sandwich - and one that got my attention is from Guanajuato, specifically the city of León, called La Guacamaya, which is the Spanish name for macaws (Ara macao), a type of birds known for their colourful plumage and loud noises ... click on title for more
My Slice of Mexico 