A bisquet is a Mexican confection that may be enjoyed as a sweet bread or a savoury biscuit, and which also has a very interesting history … click on image for more
The Mexican Bisquet – A Soft Biscuit with a Heavenly Past
Elections, World Cup, and … Bread?
In these times of uncertainty and general turmoil, it is reassuring to find a success story … click on image for more
Garden Heroes
A couple of days ago, I spotted several of these little critters, while harvesting black currants. Children are very keen on them … click on image for more
Brazil vs Mexico – Xinxim with Tomatoes
Once the match Mexico vs Brazil was scheduled, I started looking for a good Brazilian recipe. Xinxim is a stew of chicken in a peanut and cashew sauce, interesting because it is already a fusion of Brazil’s diverse background - with Portuguese and African influences - and highlighting their native peanuts and cashews … click on image for more
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 Slice of Mexico 