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
My “Cair Paravel”: Everything is relative
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
A Simple Garden Salad
This is my first garden salad of the year. The strawberries could have used an extra day or two before harvesting, but were delicious in the salad, with the sweet touch of Mexican agave syrup in my homemade vinaigrette.
June Forecast – Bugs, Weeds and Berries
Last Sunday, I learned that the robin nest had only one baby; all grown up, but with a speckled chest confirming a young age, it was bravely standing by the edge, preparing to leave the safety of the straw basket, and join the wide and wild world. My garden is in full motion, and ready to take-off, as well.
My Slice of Mexico 