The introduction of wheat and sugar by Spanish conquerors was the beginning of the long history of pan dulce (sweet bread) in Mexico ... click on title for more
Pan Dulce – A Sweet Tradition
Category: Mexican Culture
An Offering for the Day of the Dead
This year, I have prepared an offering at home, here in Southern Ontario, inspired by traditions from Central Mexico, specifically San Andres Míxquic, a community located in the Mexico City borough of Tláhuac ... click on title for more
Sister Cities – Saitama and Toluca
The Japanese city of Saitama is hosting several Tokyo 2020 Olympic events, including important football (soccer) matches. Saitama and the city of Toluca (capital of the Mexican state of Estado de México) became sisters cities in 1979, and they have established and maintained many programs together since then; the sister cities also have other features in common ... click on title for more
Octopus Taco – Something Fishy about this “Tako”
Octopus tacos and tortas (Mexican sandwiches) have always been very popular at seafood stands inside mercados (markets), as well as cantinas (bars). The traditional seasonings are either “en su tinta” – in their own ink, or cooked then sautéed with onions and peppers, similar to fajitas. In recent decades, Asian inspired flavours have also been favoured ... click on title for more
Asian Heritage and an Asian-Inspired Spicy Sauce
Asian heritage is considered the fourth root of Mexican heritage, along with its native, European, and African roots. Nowadays, there are important Asian communities in several Mexican states, which has influenced local cuisine. One ingredient that has entered Mexican kitchens in the last decades is soy sauce, used in stews and other dishes as a condiment for added umami (yummy flavour), but also as the main component of sauces ... click on title for more
My Slice of Mexico 