After covering the history of these delicious buns (and other look-alikes) in my previous post, here is the recipe to make conchas (white, modern, and chocolate), and chilindrinas … click on title for more
Conchas and Chilindrinas
Category: Mexican Cuisine
En Español: Esthercita en Coahuila – Parte I
I have received a couple of comments related to a series in honour of my late mom, from people who have lived in the Mexican state of Coahuila, more specifically, in Agujita, my mom's birthplace. One of them lamented that the posts were not written in Spanish, so I decided to translate the three-part series … click on title for more
Pineapple Bars – Old-Fashioned Sweet Treats
Sometimes living in Canada means having limited access to Mexican sweet treats, but during the current state of emergency, making them at home might be the only way to satiate a craving. By using fresh ingredients and homemade jam, these pineapple bars provide a close match to the "barritas" I remember from my childhood … click on title for more
Chunky Pineapple Jam
The beauty of homemade pineapple jam is in the delicious, juicy chunks (trocitos, in Spanish); this chunky pineapple jam is also easy to make, and then, so enjoyable as a spread, or as a filling for some Mexican sweet treats … click on title for more
A Mother’s Day Treat – Pastel de Tres Leches
This year is one of those when Mother’s Day in Canada (celebrated on the second Sunday of May) and in Mexico (always on May 10) coincide. To celebrate safely, how about baking a classic Mexican cake to enjoy at home? … click on title for more
My Slice of Mexico 