In this recipe, squash flowers are just briefly cooked and wrapped in a plain corn tortilla, to feature their delicate flavour … click on title for more
Squash Flower Taco
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
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
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
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
My Slice of Mexico 