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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Celebrations

Reina de Fresa – Let’s Celebrate!

June 30, 2018July 11, 2025by Irene15 Comments on Reina de Fresa – Let’s Celebrate!
Reina de Fresa – Let’s Celebrate!

For Canada Day: "Reina de fresa" (Strawberry Queen), is a light vanilla cake with strawberries and Chantilly cream filling and icing … click on image for more

My Fusion Recipes

Donair and Tacos al Pastor – A Family Tree Update

June 29, 2018October 18, 2020by Irene11 Comments on Donair and Tacos al Pastor – A Family Tree Update
Donair and Tacos al Pastor – A Family Tree Update

To celebrate Canada Day this year, I attempted to create a new generation of doner, from the marriage of the Canadian donair and the Mexican taco al pastor … click on image for more

Mexican Cuisine

Bean (and Chicken) Tostadas

June 27, 2018September 26, 2023by Irene10 Comments on Bean (and Chicken) Tostadas
Bean (and Chicken) Tostadas

Since my previous post featured pickled fish on the crispy tortillas (tostadas), I wanted a milder choice this time. Also, for vegetarians, this option will still have tons of flavour without the chicken … click on image for more

My Fusion Recipes

Sweden vs Mexico – Sommarsill Tostadas

June 25, 2018June 25, 2021by Irene6 Comments on Sweden vs Mexico – Sommarsill Tostadas
Sweden vs Mexico – Sommarsill Tostadas

Which team will qualify for the next round at the World cup might be determined when Mexico faces Sweden. To get inspiration for my third World Cup fusion recipe, I checked “The Official Site of Sweden” … click on image for more

Ingredients, Mexican Cuisine

Purslane – Redeeming an Ancient Crop

June 23, 2018June 17, 2024by Irene18 Comments on Purslane – Redeeming an Ancient Crop
Purslane – Redeeming an Ancient Crop

In recent years, purslane has been identified as the highest plant source of Omega-3, and many other nutrients such as vitamins and riboflavin, as well as fiber and dietary minerals. In Mexico, it has remained well established as a key ingredient in traditional dishes … 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!

Recent Posts

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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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