My Slice of Mexico

My Slice of Mexico

Discover and re-discover Mexico’s cuisine, culture and history through the recipes, backyard stories and other interesting findings of an expatriate in Canada

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Backyard Stories

Four Bugs in My Garden – Friends or Foes?

July 30, 2019January 10, 2024by Irene17 Comments on Four Bugs in My Garden – Friends or Foes?
Four Bugs in My Garden – Friends or Foes?

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

Mexican Cuisine, Side Dish

Poblano Strips with Cream – Rajas con Crema

July 29, 2019July 12, 2021by Irene27 Comments on Poblano Strips with Cream – Rajas con Crema
Poblano Strips with Cream – Rajas con Crema

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

Ingredients, Side Dish

Green Beans in Creamy Chipotle Sauce

July 27, 2019August 1, 2019by Irene26 Comments on Green Beans in Creamy Chipotle Sauce
Green Beans in Creamy Chipotle Sauce

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

Mexican Cuisine, Side Dish

Guisados – Versatile Dishes

July 25, 2019July 25, 2019by Irene12 Comments on Guisados – Versatile Dishes
Guisados – Versatile Dishes

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

gardening, Ingredients

Flower of the Day – Filius Blue Pepper

July 22, 2019July 23, 2019by Irene3 Comments on Flower of the Day – Filius Blue Pepper
Flower of the Day – Filius Blue Pepper

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

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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!

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  • Epiphany Bread 2026
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  • Carrot Beverage – A Vitamin and Antioxidant Boost
  • Pork with Beans in Green Sauce

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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