Discover and re-discover Mexico’s cuisine, culture and history through the recipes, backyard stories and other interesting findings of an expatriate in Canada
While visiting different cities, I always look for Mexican restaurants or grocery stores. In Mississauga, ON, in Canada, there are several taco places, but a very authentic place for antojitos (Mexican snacks, "little cravings") is "La Patrona", located in the food court inside the Mississauga Flea Market ... click on title for more
December 12 is observed as the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe (of Mexico), in the Catholic calendar. There is another Lady of Guadalupe, in Extremadura, Spain ... click on title for more
As I mentioned in my previous post, I grow horseradish in my backyard. I had not shared any background about it, or recipes using it, because it is completely alien to Mexican cuisine. However, since I have posted photos of my plants, beaming with white blooms, several times, I figured it was time to write a little about this flavourful root ... click on title for more
Canadian Thanksgiving is celebrated on the second Monday of October. This year, I planned a relaxed menu, including a Mexican touch, and a sweet ending ... click on title for more
Languages are a fascinating instrument to follow history and folklore through their words. A perfect example is the Spanish word azulejo ... click on title for more
My Slice of Mexico 