To prepare buñuelos de molde (from a mould), a metal mould is dipped in a lose batter; the batter coats the mould and gets released from it when immersed in hot oil, rendering a pretty shape ... click on title for more
Buñuelos de Molde
Fall Gardening
The weather is getting colder in Southern Ontario, and it is time to tidy up the garden. Here are six happenings in my backyard this week ... click on title for more
Apple Squares – An Autumnal Treat
This easy apple cake is the perfect fall bake, to take advantage of the plentiful fruit offerings at markets and grocery stores ... click on title for more
Three Oat Beverages – Tres bebidas de avena
In Mexico, oats have been used in morning smoothies (licuados) for many years, by the addition of a scoop of flakes in the blender, along with milk and fruit. Nowadays, licuados and aguas frescas (refreshing beverages) may feature oats as their main flavour, a favourite in many Mexican juice bars and at home ... click on title for more
Hibiscus Tacos
In my previous post, I described how hibiscus is used to prepare a refreshing beverage, and mentioned that in Mexico, the leftover cooked solids are often discarded, but that in recent decades, they have become a popular ingredient in savoury dishes, particularly for vegetarian preparations, such as stews, fried snacks, and tacos. So, to celebrate National Taco Day 2024, I have used the batch of cooked hibiscus leftover from my previous post, to prepare a unique taco filling ... click on title for more
My Slice of Mexico 