International Topics – Page 8 – My Slice of Mexico

Celebrations, International Topics, Regional Cuisine

Irish Heritage and Two Cheese Soups

March 17, 2023March 1, 2024by Irene4 Comments

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

International Topics, kitchen tools

Mexican Glass – Another Freebie

December 18, 2022December 18, 2022by IreneLeave a Comment

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

breakfast, Ingredients, International Topics

Mexico vs Saudi Arabia – Brunch Time!

November 29, 2022December 8, 2022by Irene4 Comments

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

Ingredients, International Topics, salsas

Argentina vs Mexico – To Greener Pastures

November 25, 2022December 8, 2022by Irene12 Comments

The FIFA World Cup 2022 continues. For Mexico's games during the first phase of the cup, I have tried to find dishes from each opponent, with similar ingredients as a traditional Mexican dish; I then prepared one batch of each, and they were tested by my family, next to each other. From the results of the culinary match, I am making predictions for the outcome of the corresponding soccer game. Next, Mexico will be playing against Argentina ... click on title for more

Ingredients, International Topics

Mexico vs Poland – Time to Spill the Beans

November 21, 2022December 8, 2022by Irene12 Comments

The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup 2022 has started in hosting country, Qatar, in spite of the many controversies regarding change of season due to climate conditions, ban of alcohol at stadiums, and very disturbingly, human rights violations. I do not follow soccer at all, but the World Cup is sort of imprinted into every Mexican’s brain, so we all are soccer fans at least every four years. Mexico is in Group C with Poland, Argentina and Saudi Arabia. I have tried to find dishes from each opponent, with similar ingredients as a traditional Mexican dish; I then prepared one batch of each, and they were tested by my family, next to each other. From the results of the culinary match, I am making predictions for the outcome of the corresponding soccer game. First match: Mexico vs Poland ... click on title for more