A simple yet beautiful dish, created to feature edible dahlia tubers, was inspired by the Mexican state of Tlaxcala's traditions and people ... click on title for more
Quesadilla Packets with Dahlia
Category: Mexican Culture
Tlaxcalli – Corn Tortillas
Inspired by the theme of tlaxcalli (pre-Hispanic name of corn tortillas) and Tlaxcala (place of corn tortillas), the smallest state in Mexico, I went on a quest to find blue corn flour to make a batch of tortillas at home ... click on title for more
Tlaxcala – Fireflies and More
In the Mexican state of Tlaxcala, in the municipalities of Nanacamilpa and Españita, there is El Santuario de las luciérnagas- The Firefly Sanctuary, where thousands of fireflies arrive in the summer months. Tlaxcala is the smallest state in Mexico, located in the Central region of the country; in spite of its size, Tlaxcala also has many other attractive features, rich in culture and culinary delights ... click on title for more
Irish Heritage in Mexico
March 17 is the Feast Day of St. Patrick, patron saint of Ireland, in the Christian calendar, and it is celebrated as St. Patrick's Day all around the world, including Mexico. There are many notable people with Irish heritage in Mexico's History, and in this post, I am sharing some of their stories, including painter Edgardo Coghlan ... click on title for more
Torta de Chilaquiles – Another Crazy Sandwich
Around the turn of the century (and Millennium), a creative entrepreneur at the corner of Alfonso Reyes and Tamaulipas streets, in Mexico City’s neighbourhood of La Condesa, decided to give tortas (Mexican sandwiches) a unique twist, using chilaquiles (tortilla chips smothered in a Mexican sauce) as filling. Over the years, she added extra ingredients, such as breaded chicken cutlets, and nowadays, there are many stands and restaurants all around the city offering tortas de chilaquiles ... click on title for more
My Slice of Mexico 