Discover and re-discover Mexico’s cuisine, culture and history through the recipes, backyard stories and other interesting findings of an expatriate in Canada
As we have entered the second half of the winter season (in the Northern hemisphere), lengthening daytimes are becoming more noticeable; vegetable gardeners are experiencing a flaring need to grow (and eat!) something fresh. Many people keep potted edibles indoors, use their grow lights for baby greens and herbs or, as I have been doing for the last couple of years, sprout seeds … click on title for more
In Mexico, stewing in tomato sauce is a popular technique to cook zucchini, and when green beans and corn kernels are added, the dish becomes a complete meal … click on title for more
The name of “Three Sisters” was given by Native American nations, and it seems like every community has its own version of the origin story; the common element in all stories is the interpretation of the interactions amongst the three crops as part of a sisterhood, in which each member contributes something unique to the group, an inseparable set that best thrives together. In our garden, I chose red scarlet pole beans and two kinds of winter squash (classic orange pumpkin, and “Casper” white) to complement the organic sweet corn … click on title for more
Planting just a bunch of big evergreens in a city might have seemed like a fine landscaping design a few decades ago, when there were lots of room around, but now it would be inconceivable; the future risks of damage and injury would be just too great to dismiss … click on title for more
American football has been played in Mexico since the 1920s; over the decades, it has not only remained popular, but grown into one of the top sports, both played and followed nationwide. Not surprisingly, watching NFL games on TV is also a very social activity in Mexico, and for Super Bowl Sunday, either a parrillada (BBQ) or a feast of carnitas y chicharrón (fried pork meat and rinds) is a must … click on title for more
My Slice of Mexico 