Discover and re-discover Mexico’s cuisine, culture and history through the recipes, backyard stories and other interesting findings of an expatriate in Canada
A paper boat, those that many kids used to make with a piece of newspaper, or a page from a notebook, and then place in a puddle after a rain shower, or in a pond, was the inspiration for the song Barquito de papel - Little Paper Boat. This song appeared in the 1971 LP album Mediterráneo by Spanish singer and song writer Joan Manuel Serrat, considered one of the most influential artists in 20th century pop music, both in Spanish and Catalan languages ... click on title for more
The month of May is recognized as Asian Heritage Month in Canada. There is no equivalent in Mexico, but Asian heritage is considered the fourth root of Mexican heritage, after its native, European, and African roots. Nowadays, there are important Asian communities in several Mexican states, such as The Nisei and Sansei Association in Sinaloa. As I mentioned in a previous post, this community of second and third generation Japanese descendants organized a Festival on April 30 (Children's Day in Mexico), inspired by the Japanese equivalent Kodomo no Hi, which is celebrated in Japan on May 5 ... click on title for more
Álvaro Obregón Salido, a general during the Mexican Revolution War, and 46th president of Mexico (1920-1924) was born in Siquisiva, a small community near Alamos, Sonora. It is said that his grandfather was an Irish immigrant named O'Brien, who worked in the railroads, and that Alvaro's father, Francisco, changed their name to Obregón. As a homage to President Obregón's place of birth, and as a nod to his Irish ancestry, a traditional recipe from Sonora is compared to a dish with Irish ingredients ... click on title for more
In my previous post, I featured a potted poinsettia that came free as a supermarket bonus. Another freebie obtained the same way a couple of years ago, was a set of oven-safe glass containers. I was a little puzzled by the design, which reminded me of modern Mexican glass kitchenware, especially the ramekins ... click on title for more
As the FIFA World Cup 2022 continues, for Mexico’s games during the first phase of the event, I have tried to find dishes from each opponent, with similar ingredients as a traditional Mexican dish. Then, I prepared one batch of each, and they were tested by my family, next to each other. From the results of the culinary match, I have made predictions for the outcome of the corresponding soccer game. The third game for Mexico is against Saudi Arabia ... click on title for more
My Slice of Mexico 