December 12 has been traditionally the day of the feast of the Virgin of Guadalupe, but it also is National Poinsettia Day ...
December 12 – A Twice Special Day
Carrot Beverage – A Vitamin and Antioxidant Boost
In Mexico, fruit and vegetable juices are a healthy choice for a quick start of the day, and carrot has always been a favourite ... click on title for more
Pork with Beans in Green Sauce
The fall weather stayed pleasantly mild for quite a while this year here in Southern Ontario, so the shelling bean vines were very prolific. I used some of the shelling beans in this recipe for pork in green sauce, just in time to enjoy during the cold season ... click on title for more
Citrus Tarragon Chicken
I had some Mexican tarragon (yautli) leftover from my previous post, so I thought using it in a marinade for chicken breasts would be delicious. This is a contemporary recipe, but still has the Mexican touch from the spicy chili powder, lime juice and Mexican tarragon ... click on title for more
A Day of the Dead Offering
A few years back, I prepared a full Day of the Dead offering, including cempasúchil, and in another year, I only made a small offering with basic elements. This year, I did not grow cempasúchil in my garden, but this week my Mexican tarragon plants were at their blooming peak, so I decided to use them in this year's offering ... click on title for more
My Slice of Mexico 