Category: International Topics

History and Regional Cuisine, International Topics

Chicago’s Pilsen Neighbourhood

by Irene10 Comments on Chicago’s Pilsen Neighbourhood
Chicago’s Pilsen Neighbourhood

Chicago's neighbourhood of Pielsen is named after the city of Plzeň in the Czech Republic.  Until the 1950s, it remained mostly inhabited by European immigrants, but gentrification and new infrastructure in the Near West Side displaced many Mexican families, which then moved to Pilsen. Nowadays, Pielsen is a vibrant neighbourhood with schools, Mexican grocers, restaurants and bakeries, as well as parks, a community centre, and the renowned  National Museum of Mexican Art ... click on title for more

International Topics, Mexican Culture

Chicago, and Mexican Heritage in the Windy City

by Irene8 Comments on Chicago, and Mexican Heritage in the Windy City
Chicago, and Mexican Heritage in the Windy City

My husband was recently in Chicago for business, and I tagged along.  Chicago, rightly nicknamed The Windy City,  is a fascinating place, with lots of things to do. Mexican workers first arrived at the beginning of the 20th century, and nowadays, Mexican culture and cuisine have a strong presence in Chicago, not just within its Hispanic neighbourhoods, but citywide ... click on title for more

International Topics, Mexican Cuisine

Mexican Food in Mississauga, Ontario

by Irene3 Comments on Mexican Food in Mississauga, Ontario
Mexican Food in Mississauga, Ontario

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

Ingredients, International Topics

Basic Horseradish Sauce

by Irene5 Comments on Basic Horseradish Sauce
Basic Horseradish Sauce

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