There are so many Mexican dishes that call for epazote (almost as many as the ones calling for cilantro), that I realized just how stellar herbs can be in defining a dish ... click on image for more
Stellar Ingredient: Herbs
Germany vs Mexico – Wurst Tortas
I thought it would be fun to prepare a country-themed fusion dish for each of Mexico’s first round matches at the FIFA World Cup. Mexico’s first game is against Germany ... click on image for more
My “Cair Paravel”: Everything is relative
I came back last Wednesday from a wonderful family trip to Iceland, with a short stop in Toronto to visit my in-laws. Everything was overgrown and looked different in my backyard ... click on image for more
Crispy Stuffed Poblano Peppers with “Caldillo”
This recipe for crispy stuffed Poblano peppers is as representative of homemade Mexican cooking as it gets, and serves as an illustration of several basic techniques that are used in many other applications in Mexican cuisine ... click on image for more
Vegetarian Breakfast Tacos
The breakfast taco is a true classic across the USA-Mexico border. Both the Southern American state of Texas and the Northern Mexican state of Coahuila have their own versions of the same delightful tortilla filled with chorizo and scrambled eggs ... click on image for more
My Slice of Mexico 