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
Pozole – Hominy Soup
Black Swallowtail Butterfly – The Homebody Cousin
A late visitor in my garden … Click on image for more
Coffee from the Pot – Cinnamon, Spice and Everything Nice
A traditional Mexican beverage, café de olla (coffee from the pot) was first humbly served in clay mugs (jarritos) at events (such as funerals) and carnivals (before Lent, Day of the Dead, etc.), but has gradually become a well known delight, even in posh locations all over the world … Click on image for more
Urban Pears – Sweet and Precious
From their bright green tone and egg-shaped appearance, I guessed they were some variety of Anjou pear. I cooked the last dozen poached in a Mexican style syrup … Click on image for more
Garlic – Fall is the Time to Sow!
Planting garlic is recommended about four to five weeks before the first expected frost, or sometime in late fall for zones without hard frost. For example, for my area, in growing zone 6B, I should be sowing just about now … Click on image for more
My Slice of Mexico 