It is April, and yesterday was a very sunny day, so I went to the backyard to check how my garlic and chives were doing since last time, and see if there was any sign of asparagus spears... click on image for more
Baby, It’s (Still) Cold Outside
Prepping Avocados Ahead of Time
I thought it would be interesting exploring browning of avocados, and trying to objectively identify ways to keep them green...click on image for more
Dessert: Fun Fresh Fruit!
How to prepare and enjoy jicama, by itself or with other fruit... click on image for more
Main Course: Not for the Vampire at Heart
“Al mojo” means “in sauce” and it may refer to different herbs and spices, but in Mexico it has always been a mix of olive oil, butter, a hint of lime, salt and pepper, and tons of chopped garlic... click on image for more
First Course: Mexican Style Noodle Soup (Sopa de Fideo)
When you first look at a bowl of sopa de fideo, it might seem like any other chicken noodle soup, just with tomato added to the broth; another difference, which gives this soup its very distinctive flavour, is that the dry pasta is browned in oil before adding liquid... click image for more
My Slice of Mexico 