Discover and re-discover Mexico’s cuisine, culture and history through the recipes, backyard stories and other interesting findings of an expatriate in Canada
I harvested a bowl full of crabapples from my garden. Because the fruit was so small, it would have been hard to peel or core, and since I use no pesticides in my garden, a lot of it had mould or insect damage. The best solution in the kitchen was to discard damaged fruit, then clean and cook the rest into a jelly ... click on title for more
In Mexico, the basic salpicón recipe might look like a pico de gallo salsa fortified with shredded beef, but it is often doctored with other vegetables. Prepared as an individual portion in a bowl, its versatility makes it a balanced low-carb and high-protein meal ... click on title for more
In Mexico, jícamas are peeled and sliced into rounds, sticks or chunks, and eaten with lime juice, chili powder and salt, or as part of a chunky salad (pico de gallo) or a fruit cup (fruta picada.) Inspired by these preparations, I used my jícama in a refreshing slaw ... click on title for more
Last week there was a mega garage sale at my church; in the hopes of clearing some space in my house, I donated some stuff, but of course, items from other people's donations found their way to my kitchen. The first two items I have tried were a stoneware bowl, for mixing a batch of my banana and apple quick bread, and instead of pouring the batter into a large mould, I used a pan for six mini wreaths ... click on title for more
This recipe combines chia seed and lime for a twist on the classic poppy seed and lemon cake. Drizzling lime syrup or glaze after baking makes the cakes extra moist, and provides a definitely not bland, refreshing sour punch ... click on title for more
My Slice of Mexico 