My Slice of Mexico

My Slice of Mexico

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Category: International Topics

About Me, International Topics

Spring Time in France and Southern Ontario

March 20, 2026March 21, 2026by Irene7 Comments on Spring Time in France and Southern Ontario
Spring Time in France and Southern Ontario

Today is the first day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere; my husband and I were in France from mid February to the first week of March, and it was interesting to note how spring had already sprung, while back home in Canada, the ground was still frozen ... click on title for more

Celebrations, International Topics

Fat Tuesday 2026

February 17, 2026February 17, 2026by Irene2 Comments on Fat Tuesday 2026
Fat Tuesday 2026

Today is Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday), when many people indulge in fatty and sweet treats before the beginning of the Lenten season on the Christian calendar ... click on title for more

Celebrations, International Topics

A “Goat-send” Christmas

December 23, 2025by Irene9 Comments on A “Goat-send” Christmas
A “Goat-send” Christmas

As I have mentioned before, my daughters and I take turns choosing a theme for our Christmas décor and menu every year, but this year, we decided to give my husband a turn ... click on title for more

International Topics, Regional Cuisine

Taco … Friday?

September 6, 2024September 13, 2024by Irene11 Comments on Taco … Friday?
Taco … Friday?

In Mexico, every day is taco day, and in the US they have Taco Tuesday, but in Sweden, Friday is the preferred day to enjoy a family taco night ... click on title for more

Ingredients, International Topics

A Little about Sweden, Stockholm Museums and Taco Joints

September 5, 2024January 23, 2026by Irene5 Comments on A Little about Sweden, Stockholm Museums and Taco Joints
A Little about Sweden, Stockholm Museums and Taco Joints

On a guide to Museums in Stockholm there are over ninety entries!  There seems to be a museum for everything; and finding tacos in Stockholm was not hard at all ... click on title for more

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Southwestern Ontario, Canada
Hardiness zone: 6B
2023
Nova Scotia Oat Cakes (October 2022)

Gansito Cake (December 2024)

Zucchini and Oat Soup (January 2025)

Chanchamitos (Fiesta Friday, December 26, 2025)

I was featured on Fiesta Friday!

Recent Posts

  • Spring Time in France and Southern Ontario
  • Mango Spread and Tarts
  • Post 826 – My Blog’s Eighth Anniversary
  • Fat Tuesday 2026
  • Festive Tamales de Cambray

My Places in Mexico

Mexico City – Market
Culiacán, Sinaloa – Clay Cookware
Chichen Itza, Yucatán – El Caracol

My Mexican Heirlooms

Molcajete with Tejolote 1960s
Bowl with Still Life 2000s
Japanese Tea Set, from Bazar del Sabado 1990s

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