Discover and re-discover Mexico’s cuisine, culture and history through the recipes, backyard stories and other interesting findings of an expatriate in Canada
The FIFA World Cup 2022 continues. For Mexico's games during the first phase of the cup, I have tried to find dishes from each opponent, with similar ingredients as a traditional Mexican dish; I then prepared one batch of each, and they were tested by my family, next to each other. From the results of the culinary match, I am making predictions for the outcome of the corresponding soccer game. Next, Mexico will be playing against Argentina ... click on title for more
Other than using raw ingredients, charring is probably the most ancient method to prepare ingredients for a salsa, and this recipe calls for a very short list of ingredients ... click on title for more
Making simple guacamole is a very satisfying and relaxing way - almost therapeutic - to inaugurate a molcajete ... click on title for more
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
Many Mexican and Tex-Mex restaurants offer a creamy green sauce that is often simply called guacamole. Although I am sure a lot of them actually use avocado to prepare their sauce, there is a version with a "secret" ingredient instead … click on title for more
My Slice of Mexico 