My Slice of Mexico

My Slice of Mexico

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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 Me, Celebrations

Post 309 – My Blog’s Second Anniversary!

February 18, 2020February 13, 2020by Irene47 Comments on Post 309 – My Blog’s Second Anniversary!
Post 309 – My Blog’s Second Anniversary!

It is hard to grasp the concept of two whole years of blogging for me; it seems like a very long time, and yet, it feels as if it was just yesterday when I carved my first slice of watermelon for the website's logo. I like stats, so here are some comparisons between figures about [...]

Desserts, Mexican Cuisine

Traditional Sweets – Cocada

February 14, 2020February 5, 2023by Irene10 Comments on Traditional Sweets – Cocada
Traditional Sweets – Cocada

I have adapted the following recipe to use sweetened shredded coconut; if shredding and drying from fresh coconuts, or if using unsweetened shredded coconut, simply double the amount of water and sugar … click on title for more

Mexican Cuisine, snack, appetizer

Traditional Sweets – Sweet or Spicy Tamarind Treats

February 13, 2020September 8, 2020by Irene27 Comments on Traditional Sweets – Sweet or Spicy Tamarind Treats
Traditional Sweets – Sweet or Spicy Tamarind Treats

Tamarind (Tamarindus indica) is a leguminous tree native to tropical Africa. The tree's pod-like fruit contains a brown, edible pulp used in many cuisines around the world, and it was introduced in Mexico sometime in the sixteenth century during Spanish colonial times … 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!

Recent Posts

  • A “Goat-send” Christmas
  • December 12 – A Twice Special Day
  • Carrot Beverage – A Vitamin and Antioxidant Boost
  • Pork with Beans in Green Sauce
  • Citrus Tarragon Chicken

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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