My Slice of Mexico

My Slice of Mexico

Discover and re-discover Mexico’s cuisine, culture and history through the recipes, backyard stories and other interesting findings of an expatriate in Canada

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Grape Hyacinth Syrup

May 1, 2024December 6, 2024by Irene10 Comments on Grape Hyacinth Syrup
Grape Hyacinth Syrup

In contrast to true hyacinths, which are toxic, grape hyacinth flowers are edible, and may be used to make a showy syrup, due to their fragrance and colour, especially when a few drops of acidic juice are added ... click on title for more

gardening

Flower of the Day – Grape Hyacinth

April 26, 2024April 26, 2024by Irene7 Comments on Flower of the Day – Grape Hyacinth
Flower of the Day – Grape Hyacinth

Grape hyacinth is an ornamental plant that grows from bulbs in the spring ... click on title for more

Backyard Stories, environment

Six on Saturday – Spring is in the Air

April 20, 2024April 20, 2024by Irene1 Comment on Six on Saturday – Spring is in the Air
Six on Saturday – Spring is in the Air

Spring is definitely in the air, even literally, with pollinators being spotted buzzing all over my garden.  Small plants, bushes and trees are turning green, and starting to show their colours ... click on title for more

gardening, Ingredients

First Spring Harvest

April 15, 2024April 19, 2024by Irene14 Comments on First Spring Harvest
First Spring Harvest

In my backyard garden, asparagus often are the first crop of the spring season, and I can think of several ways to cook this year's first bunch ... click on title for more

Regional Cuisine, Side Dish, snack, appetizer

Plantain Patties – Sidekick or Star on the Plate

April 5, 2024November 6, 2024by Irene1 Comment on Plantain Patties – Sidekick or Star on the Plate
Plantain Patties – Sidekick or Star on the Plate

Bananas and plantain are main crops in Southern Mexico, especially in the state of Tabasco, where this recipe was created … click on title for more

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My Region

Southwestern Ontario, Canada
Hardiness zone: 6B
2023
Nova Scotia Oat Cakes (October 2022)

Gansito Cake (December 2024)

Zucchini and Oat Soup (January 2025)

Chanchamitos (Fiesta Friday, December 26, 2025)

I was featured on Fiesta Friday!

Recent Posts

  • Festive Tamales de Cambray
  • Cactus Soup with Oyster Mushrooms – Sopa de nopales con setas
  • When a Recipe Leaves Egg Whites Unused
  • Epiphany Bread 2026
  • A “Goat-send” Christmas

My Places in Mexico

Mexico City – Market
Culiacán, Sinaloa – Clay Cookware
Chichen Itza, Yucatán – El Caracol

My Mexican Heirlooms

Molcajete with Tejolote 1960s
Bowl with Still Life 2000s
Japanese Tea Set, from Bazar del Sabado 1990s

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