Discover and re-discover Mexico’s cuisine, culture and history through the recipes, backyard stories and other interesting findings of an expatriate in Canada
Pick-Up Sticks is a simple game, played with a set of sticks in different colours. In Europe, there is a version called Mikado (Japanese emperor), and in Mexico, they are called "Palitos chinos" - "Chinese Sticks" which seem to suggest an Asian origin ... 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
Children's Day is celebrated in Mexico on April 30. Although not a statutory holiday, many schools, parks and museums around the country often have special events for the youngsters to enjoy their day ... click on title for more
The Yoreme (also known as Mayo, Yaqui or Yoeme) are an indigenous group located mainly in the Mexican states of Sonora, Sinaloa, and to a smaller extent, Durango and Chihuahua, as well as a community in Arizona, in the United States. These communities remain connected through their common ancestry and religion, which is based on a syncretism of Catholicism as assimilated from the Jesuit missions, and their beliefs; they have remained faithful to the Catholic religion to this day, and most of their celebrations are centred around the Christian calendar, such as Christmas, Lent and very prominently, Holy Week and Easter ... click on title for more
A batch of chocolate covered corn flakes is a delightful Valentine's Day treat, easy to make anywhere in the world, with two simple ingredients ... click on title for more
My Slice of Mexico 