Discover and re-discover Mexico’s cuisine, culture and history through the recipes, backyard stories and other interesting findings of an expatriate in Canada
When it comes to garden bugs, there are some clear heroes and villains, but there are also many others that cannot be classified as perfectly positive or negative; I found four examples in my backyard this week … click on title for more
This is a Mexican classic that seems to be included in every tacos de guisado menu. Prepping the poblano peppers is somewhat laborious, but absolutely necessary; their flavour becomes rich and complex once roasted, and their texture is smooth after peeling … click on title for more
At my local supermarkets, large bags of fresh green beans are available right now, so I got one. Since it was far too much to use at once, I blanched them, and froze all but 2 cups, which I prepared with a creamy chipotle sauce … click on title for more
The Spanish verb guisar means "to cook"; a mundane definition of guisado could then be " any dish made of edibles that are cooked." In Mexico, guisados are more specifically associated with any ingredients cooked in a sauce, which may be thick, broth-like, or even creamy … click on title for more
Right now I am enjoying looking at my Filius Blue pepper plants, with their pretty flowers and unique royal blue/purple peppers ... click on title for more
My Slice of Mexico 