Here are six herbs that are thriving in my backyard this summer, thanks to - or in spite of, at this point - the hot weather we are experiencing in Southern Ontario, Canada ... click on title for more
This Summer in my Backyard
Seafood Soup – Sopa de Mariscos
In Mexico, there are many ways to prepare a comforting seafood soup. This recipe calls for white fish filets and an assortment of seafood, taking its bright red colour from dry red peppers; spiciness may be adjusted to taste by choosing mild guajillos, or hot chiles de árbol, or a mix ... click on title for more
Traditional Sweet Bread – Yo-Yos (or Besos)
These traditional Mexican sweet breads (pan dulce) are called yo-yos because they are formed from two circular pieces put together, looking like the toy; they are also called besos, which means "kisses", because the two pieces are bound together, like giving a kiss to each other ... click on title for more
Sightseeing and a Food Sampler in Chicago
Chicago is an incredibly interesting city, historical in many different ways: as a hub for industry and transportation, important centre for immigration, especially Mexican, and also culturally and in culinary ways. During a recent visit with my husband, we were able to walk around the downtown area, and try some delicious food ... click on title for more
Chicago’s Pilsen Neighbourhood
Chicago's neighbourhood of Pielsen is named after the city of Plzeň in the Czech Republic. Until the 1950s, it remained mostly inhabited by European immigrants, but gentrification and new infrastructure in the Near West Side displaced many Mexican families, which then moved to Pilsen. Nowadays, Pielsen is a vibrant neighbourhood with schools, Mexican grocers, restaurants and bakeries, as well as parks, a community centre, and the renowned National Museum of Mexican Art ... click on title for more
My Slice of Mexico 