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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environment, Regional Cuisine

White Spears and One Great Taco

April 27, 2019April 27, 2019by Irene17 Comments on White Spears and One Great Taco
White Spears and One Great Taco

Was it the meat, sourced from local sheep farms? The way the white spear wood was re-purposed for the cookout? Or the artisanal tortillas, handmade and served piping hot from the comal? I think all these factors were equally important, and made me think of our Culiacan style treat as an “eco-taco” … click on title for more

Backyard Stories

To Everything There is a Season

April 25, 2019April 30, 2019by Irene10 Comments on To Everything There is a Season
To Everything There is a Season

There are many signs from the seasonal cycle of plants or animals indicating that something else is soon to occur. As I sow seed indoors to start my growing season in Canada, other places are wrapping up theirs … click on title for more

Desserts, Mexican Culture

Easter – A Sweet Memory (with Recipe)

April 18, 2019March 22, 2021by Irene32 Comments on Easter – A Sweet Memory (with Recipe)
Easter – A Sweet Memory (with Recipe)

During my recent visit to Mexico City, two of my dear friends from high school and me took one of those two-deck tour buses along Paseo de la Reforma. reminiscent of my "staycation" days during Easter time. A cajeta jello (jelly) is a sweet treat to enjoy this Easter Sunday … click on title for more

Mexican Culture

Post #200 – Best Trip 2019

April 12, 2019April 23, 2019by Irene16 Comments on Post #200 – Best Trip 2019
Post #200 – Best Trip 2019

I had the chance to stop in Mexico City for a few days on my way to visit my family in the state of Sinaloa. One of my first adventures was to visit the old neighbourhood of La Condesa … click on title for more

Regional Cuisine, Side Dish, snack, appetizer

Plantain Patties – Gorditas de plátano macho

April 5, 2019April 26, 2020by Irene16 Comments on Plantain Patties – Gorditas de plátano macho
Plantain Patties – Gorditas de plátano macho

Bananas and plantain are main crops in Southern Mexico, especially in the state of Tabasco, where this recipe was created … 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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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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