Discover and re-discover Mexico’s cuisine, culture and history through the recipes, backyard stories and other interesting findings of an expatriate in Canada
The wheat flour tortilla originated in the regions of the Southern US state of Arizona and the Northern Mexican state of Sonora. A popular preparation in those regions is the chimichanga, a stuffed and rolled wheat tortilla that is then fried ... click on title for more
The Northern Mexican states, including Sonora, favour wheat tortillas over corn, and each region has its own recipes ... click on title for more
Refried beans and shredded chicken are two of the best known ingredients for filling or topping crisped tortillas, called tostadas. In this recipe, potatoes are used as an excellent topping alternative ... click on title for more
A few years ago, I got a very efficient and convenient seed sprouter with stackable trays. This year, I am trying broccoli seed, especially produced for eating as sprouts ... click on title for more
I just got my new seed order for five new-to-me crops ... click on title for more
My Slice of Mexico 