My Slice of Mexico

My Slice of Mexico

Discover and re-discover Mexico’s cuisine, culture and history through the recipes, backyard stories and other interesting findings of an expatriate in Canada

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Category: International Topics

Ingredients, International Topics

FIFA World Cup 2026 – Mexico vs South Africa – Fried Breads

June 10, 2026June 23, 2026by Irene6 Comments on FIFA World Cup 2026 – Mexico vs South Africa – Fried Breads
FIFA World Cup 2026 – Mexico vs South Africa – Fried Breads

During World Cups, I like to feature traditional dishes from countries playing against Mexico. Mexico's first match is opposite South Africa, and both countries have a traditional fried bread ... click on title for more

International Topics, Mexican Culture

On How Paris Reminded Me of Mexico City

May 23, 2026July 11, 2026by Irene2 Comments on On How Paris Reminded Me of Mexico City
On How Paris Reminded Me of Mexico City

Because Mexico was once under French rule, and a Mexican dictator favoured European styles, Mexico City has landmarks that resemble their counterparts in the French capital ... click on title for more

International Topics, Mexican Culture

Of Salamanders and their Mythical Lore

April 16, 2026April 16, 2026by Irene11 Comments on Of Salamanders and their Mythical Lore
Of Salamanders and their Mythical Lore

Salamanders are identified as amphibians forming a group of ten families of the order Urodela. The mythical lore of these amphibians is related to fire, in which they are believed to be born from fire, or that they could survive or be reborn from fire ... click on title for more

International Topics

A Tour around Beauvais and the French Taco

April 10, 2026April 13, 2026by Irene10 Comments on A Tour around Beauvais and the French Taco
A Tour around Beauvais and the French Taco

Continuing with some stories about my recent trip to France, while my husband was working for two weeks, we stayed in the town of Beauvais. In this post, I share a little about its history and food ... click on title for more

Celebrations, International Topics

Easter Time and Timing – Of Churches and Celebrations

April 4, 2026April 5, 2026by Irene8 Comments on Easter Time and Timing – Of Churches and Celebrations
Easter Time and Timing – Of Churches and Celebrations

Easter Sunday is approaching fast, so I thought I would take the opportunity to show some photos of the magnificent churches I recently visited in France, and talk about how the onset of the Easter season is determined every year ... click on title for more

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My Region

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

Gansito Cake (December 2024)

Beef and Green Chili Pepper Chimichangas (April 2026)

Chanchamitos (Fiesta Friday, December 26, 2025)

I was featured on Fiesta Friday!

Recent Posts

  • FIFA World Cup 2026 – Mexico, Canada and The USA – Hot Dogs
  • FIFA World Cup 2026 – Mexico vs England – Meat Patties
  • FIFA World Cup 2026 – Mexico vs Ecuador – Potato Patties
  • FIFA World Cup 2026 – Mexico vs Czechia – Pickled Sausages
  • FIFA World Cup 2026 – Mexico vs Korea Republic – Pork Belly Wraps

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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