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