Discover and re-discover Mexico’s cuisine, culture and history through the recipes, backyard stories and other interesting findings of an expatriate in Canada
Vendors in Mexico offer this traditional treat on the streets of towns and cities, stands around a picturesque plaza and - during harvest season - by the side of country roads, right next to the corn fields … Click on image for more
It never ceases to amaze me how a perfect harmony is reached every time tortillas, any cheese and Mexican sauce, are combined … Click on image for more
Tuna, the name of the cactus fruit, comes directly from Caribbean Taino languages, and was adopted in Spanish during Mexico’s early colonial times … Click on image for more
There is an expression in Mexico that says: “… más mexicano que los nopales” which means “... more Mexican than nopales (Mexican paddle cacti)” to refer to something or someone truly representative of Mexico or Mexican tradition. I guess since two out of my three most liked posts are about nopales, I am doing a decent job at offering a picture of My Slice of Mexico! … Click on image for more
An old-fashioned beverage to enjoy on hot days is horchata (pronounced or-cha-tah), also a great way to hang on to that feeling of a relaxing summer night this Labour Day weekend … Click on image for more
My Slice of Mexico 