Trying to catch up with cleaning my backyard garden, and taking advantage of the herbs that are still thriving ... click on title for more
Almost Back on Track
Delicious Weeds in my Neglected Backyard
It has been a few very interesting weeks for me; my husband had to go to Sweden for work and ... yes, I tagged along again! Soon after coming back, we both fell ill with Covid, and all that explains both the lack of recent posts, and the lacklustre state of my backyard: Weeds reigning free! ... click on title for more
Jibarito – One More Recipe from Chicago
Coincidentally, a few days before my trip to Chicago, one of my daughters was visiting us at home in Ontario, Canada, and she mentioned a type of sandwich using plantain instead of bread, that was trending on social media, called Jibarito. We created our own at home, with a Mexican twist ... click on title for more
Sonora Style Calamari with Lime Aioli
I have left the appetizer from my fusion menu last, because I think it was the best part ... click on title for more
Zamora Style Potatoes
Continuing with my fusion menu inspired by a meal at a Spanish restaurant, the potato dish from the original meal was patatas bravas, a classic of Spanish tapas (snacks) that features a spicy sauce on fried potatoes; the idea of spicy potatoes immediately made me think of papas zamoranas, a classic street food snack in the Mexican state of Michoacán, named after the city of Zamora ... click on title for more
My Slice of Mexico 