My Slice of Mexico

My Slice of Mexico

Discover and re-discover Mexico’s cuisine, culture and history through the recipes, backyard stories and other interesting findings of an expatriate in Canada

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Category: Mexican Culture

Ingredients, Mexican Culture

Vegetarian Worcestershire Sauce – Salsa inglesa vegetariana

March 1, 2020June 3, 2020by Irene29 Comments on Vegetarian Worcestershire Sauce – Salsa inglesa vegetariana
Vegetarian Worcestershire Sauce – Salsa inglesa vegetariana

To begin my quest to prepare vegetarian Worcestershire sauce back in Canada, I looked at the list of ingredients both on my bottle of Lea & Perrins™ at home, and on the photo of the Mexican “Inglesita” sauce I had taken during my last visit to Mexico … click on title for more

Ingredients, Mexican Culture

Worcestershire Sauce in Mexico

February 28, 2020February 28, 2020by Irene18 Comments on Worcestershire Sauce in Mexico
Worcestershire Sauce in Mexico

For as long as pizzerias have existed in Mexico City, Worcestershire sauce has been a staple on their tables, custom that later on went viral across the country … click on title for more

About my family, Mexican Culture

Street Food – Tacos de Asada

February 24, 2020February 25, 2020by Irene12 Comments on Street Food – Tacos de Asada
Street Food – Tacos de Asada

One thing I never did while growing up in Mexico City was to eat tacos at, or from, a street stand, but last fall, that all changed … click on title for more

Mexican Cuisine, Mexican Culture

Today’s Specials – Comida Corrida

February 21, 2020April 11, 2023by Irene14 Comments on Today’s Specials – Comida Corrida
Today’s Specials – Comida Corrida

"Comida corrida" might be translated as "meal in a hurry" (or "fast food" hehe), or "food in a run" because a three course meal of soup, pasta or rice and main dish are served one after the other, with no pause … click on title for more

About my family, Mexican Culture

Memories of Acapulco

February 12, 2020February 12, 2020by Irene4 Comments on Memories of Acapulco
Memories of Acapulco

In a recent post, I included a link to an Elvis Presley video from the movie “Fun in Acapulco” (1963). That made me think of the only time I have ever been in that Mexican port … click on title for more

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Southwestern Ontario, Canada
Hardiness zone: 6B
2023
Nova Scotia Oat Cakes (October 2022)

Gansito Cake (December 2024)

Zucchini and Oat Soup (January 2025)

Chanchamitos (Fiesta Friday, December 26, 2025)

I was featured on Fiesta Friday!

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My Places in Mexico

Mexico City – Market
Culiacán, Sinaloa – Clay Cookware
Chichen Itza, Yucatán – El Caracol

My Mexican Heirlooms

Molcajete with Tejolote 1960s
Bowl with Still Life 2000s
Japanese Tea Set, from Bazar del Sabado 1990s

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