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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Mexican Cuisine, snack, appetizer

Enchiladas 101

October 3, 2018October 7, 2018by Irene19 Comments on Enchiladas 101
Enchiladas 101

Elaborate techniques, generous toppings and fusion recipes have contributed to a high traffic of enchilada recipes on the web but, in recent years, traditional and more authentic recipes have been making a comeback.

International Topics

Of Plans, Cows and Automobiles

October 1, 2018by Irene2 Comments on Of Plans, Cows and Automobiles
Of Plans, Cows and Automobiles

This a very important moment for the North American Subcontinent since, as of last night, all three countries in the region have approved and signed the preliminary documents of the “United States, Mexico and Canada Agreement” (USMCA) … Click on image for more

Mexican Culture

September Wrap Up

September 29, 2018September 30, 2018by Irene7 Comments on September Wrap Up
September Wrap Up

Mariachi bands, sombreros and other Mexican symbols … Click on image for more

History and Regional Cuisine, Soups

Pozole – Hominy Soup

September 27, 2018October 6, 2018by Irene23 Comments on Pozole – Hominy Soup
Pozole – Hominy Soup

Pozole is a true Mexican dish, with hominy corn being its main ingredient. There are many variations of pozole in different states around the country … Click on image for more

Backyard Stories

Black Swallowtail Butterfly – The Homebody Cousin

September 25, 2018September 25, 2018by Irene15 Comments on Black Swallowtail Butterfly – The Homebody Cousin
Black Swallowtail Butterfly – The Homebody Cousin

A late visitor in my garden … Click on image 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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