Discover and re-discover Mexico’s cuisine, culture and history through the recipes, backyard stories and other interesting findings of an expatriate in Canada
Since it is still corn season here in Southern Ontario, I was looking for a Mexican dish to take advantage of elotes (fresh corn). I came across Minguiche or Minguichi, as it is called in the indigenous Purépecha language from the state of Michoacán, where Minguiche is a creamy soup, featuring cheese and peppers; neighbouring states have their local variations, and I decided on a recipe from Colima, because it also calls for a generous amount of fresh corn ... click on title for more
A pambazo is a sandwich named after the bun traditionally used in its preparation. This crispy treat is frequently offered at outdoor events, such as fairs, and religious or civic holidays, of course including "El Grito de Independencia"... click on title for more
In Mexico, every day is taco day, and in the US they have Taco Tuesday, but in Sweden, Friday is the preferred day to enjoy a family taco night ... click on title for more
On a guide to Museums in Stockholm there are over ninety entries! There seems to be a museum for everything; and finding tacos in Stockholm was not hard at all ... click on title for more
Uppsala is one of Sweden's largest cities, situated just north from Stockholm. Uppsala University, the oldest in Scandinavia, was founded in 1477, becoming a hub for learning and research. Carl Linnaeus conducted a good part of his academic work at his official residence in Uppsala, as Botany professor and principal ... click on title for more
My Slice of Mexico 