Discover and re-discover Mexico’s cuisine, culture and history through the recipes, backyard stories and other interesting findings of an expatriate in Canada
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
Other than using raw ingredients, charring is probably the most ancient method to prepare ingredients for a salsa, and this recipe calls for a very short list of ingredients ... click on title for more
Making simple guacamole is a very satisfying and relaxing way - almost therapeutic - to inaugurate a molcajete ... click on title for more
Molcajetes have been used in Mexico since pre-Hispanic times. When looking for an authentic one, the main task is to determine if it was made in Mexico and carved from a single piece of volcanic rock. Once at home, a brand new molcajete must be providently cured ... click on title for more
My Slice of Mexico 