Grape hyacinth is an ornamental plant that grows from bulbs in the spring ... click on title for more
Flower of the Day – Grape Hyacinth
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
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
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
A Traditional Sweet – Coconut Stuffed Limes
The traditional Mexican sweets limones rellenos, which are tender lime rinds stuffed with coconut sweet (cocada), are a great way to use leftover lime rinds, and the limed-infused syrup left behind from cooking the rinds may be used to sweeten other desserts, including Easter treats ... click on title for more
My Slice of Mexico 