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 Culture

Mezcal – Breaking Ground in Mexico and Abroad

September 15, 2018September 15, 2018by Irene10 Comments on Mezcal – Breaking Ground in Mexico and Abroad
Mezcal – Breaking Ground in Mexico and Abroad

Mezcal is another Mexican alcoholic beverage that is distilled from agave, like tequila, but the story of mezcal starts in the fields of Oaxaca and several other states in Mexico, where spiky agave plants grow for several years until they reach maturity … Click on image for more

History and Regional Cuisine

Fiesta Mexicana – Independence Day!

September 14, 2018September 19, 2024by Irene28 Comments on Fiesta Mexicana – Independence Day!
Fiesta Mexicana – Independence Day!

Probably the most attended outdoor event in Mexico City is “El grito”, and of course pambazos are sold there, being perfect for this celebration because they feature Mexico’s flag colours, with a crispy red crust, and white and green ingredients inside … Click on image for more

Celebrations

Aguas Frescas – Refreshing Beverages

September 12, 2018October 1, 2024by Irene15 Comments on Aguas Frescas – Refreshing Beverages
Aguas Frescas – Refreshing Beverages

The glasses shown above feature only three examples of the many traditional beverages prepared every day at homes, served at restaurants and offered on special occasions at feasts all over Mexico, known as "aguas frescas" … Click on image for more

Mexican Cuisine

Chiles en Nogada – Stuffed Peppers in Walnut Sauce

September 11, 2018October 3, 2025by Irene16 Comments on Chiles en Nogada – Stuffed Peppers in Walnut Sauce
Chiles en Nogada – Stuffed Peppers in Walnut Sauce

Nothing says "Mexican homeland celebrations" as these delicious stuffed peppers, prominently because of the green parsley, white walnut sauce and red pomegranate seeds, which ornate the plate and cover the peppers with Mexico’s national colours … Click on image for more

Mexican Culture

September – Mexico’s “Patriotic Month”

September 9, 2018September 10, 2018by Irene16 Comments on September – Mexico’s “Patriotic Month”
September – Mexico’s “Patriotic Month”

In Mexico, the month of September is studded with important dates and holidays … 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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