In Mexico, avocado halves are popular vessels for all sorts of salads and cocktails: pico de gallo, seafood, sausage, egg, and the humble yet delicious, tuna salad … click on title for more
Stuffed avocados
Category: snack, appetizer
Picaditas – Corn Dough Appetizers for Mexico’s Flag Day
On February 24, 1821, in the town of Iguala (currently in the Mexican state of Guerrero), Mexican military leader Agustín de Iturbide presented a plan declaring Mexico as an independent country, after almost a decade of cruel battles against the Spanish rule. Iturbide also commissioned the creation of a flag with diagonal bands in different colours, representing three principles, demanded as basic guarantees in his plan: Green – Independence, White – Religion, and Red – Unity … click on title for more
Guajolotitos – My take on a Classic Sandwich
When I was reviewing recipes and stories for my pambazo sandwich post, I came across a version called Guajolote (a Mexican colloquial name for turkey; the bird, not the country). There are slightly different versions, mostly from the Mexican states of Querétaro, and its neighbour, Hidalgo ... Click on image for more
A Follow Up Halloween Story – No Axe? No problem!
I have a new skill! I can finally take care of any of them using neither brute force nor a big blade … Click on image for more
Enchiladas 101
Elaborate techniques, generous toppings and fusion recipes have contributed to a high traffic of enchilada recipes on the web but, in recent years, traditional and more authentic recipes have been making a comeback.
My Slice of Mexico 