About my family, Celebrations, International Topics

Pooch Goes to Washington

by Irene19 Comments on Pooch Goes to Washington
Pooch Goes to Washington

Recently, my husband had a business trip in the District of Columbia area, and invited me to tag along. Because our dear dog is a senior citizen, now blind and half deaf, we did not have the heart to leave him behind, so we decided to drive and stay at pet-friendly hotels along the way, from Southern Ontario, Canada, all the way to Washington, D.C.  Our pooch was born in the US, but had not crossed the border since we brought him home as a puppy, more than fourteen years ago, so this was his big adventure ... click on title for more

Celebrations, Desserts, International Topics

Black Cherry Ice Cream – Helado de cereza negra

by Irene13 Comments on Black Cherry Ice Cream – Helado de cereza negra
Black Cherry Ice Cream – Helado de cereza negra

My all-time favourite ice cream flavour is black cherry. Back in the day, fresh cherries were expensive and really hard to find in Mexico, so traditional ice cream shops and parlours did not carry that flavour.  However, there was a more contemporary family-owned chain called Helados Bing, which had a delicious black cherry choice on their ice cream flavours list. Now that I live in Canada, it is relatively easy to find black cherry ice cream, but making a batch at home is easy and the result is a delicious, all natural treat ... click on title for more

Desserts, Ingredients

Ice Cream Orange – Helado en naranja

by Irene10 Comments on Ice Cream Orange – Helado en naranja
Ice Cream Orange – Helado en naranja

The natural flavour of the oranges in this ice cream is so refreshing, and somewhat unique because it is more common to find orange sorbet or sherbet, so the extra creamy texture and flavour are a pleasant pairing with the citrus fruit. It is also a very satisfying exercise to scoop some of the smooth orange treat from its original shell ... click on title for more

main course, Regional Cuisine

Chalco Style Chicken with Cream Cheese Sauce

by Irene4 Comments on Chalco Style Chicken with Cream Cheese Sauce
Chalco Style Chicken with Cream Cheese Sauce

Growing up in Mexico City, whenever there was a family daytrip to see the Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl volcanoes in Central Mexico, it was our custom to stop by the then town of Chalco (now a city) and, like many other tourists, buy local dairy products from Cremería Chalco, which nowadays has a restaurant. When browsing through their menu, I was not surprised to find several buttery or creamy dishes, and others dressed with cheese sauces; the recipe in this post was inspired by an item on their menu ... click on title for more