It is July and definitely summer here in Southern Ontario. A few days ago, I harvested from some of my herbal plants, for different purposes ... click on title for more
Harvest of the Day
A Refreshing Salad – Jícama Slaw
In Mexico, jícamas are peeled and sliced into rounds, sticks or chunks, and eaten with lime juice, chili powder and salt, or as part of a chunky salad (pico de gallo) or a fruit cup (fruta picada.) Inspired by these preparations, I used my jícama in a refreshing slaw ... click on title for more
A Few Fruit Plants in my Garden
The berry season is in full swing in my backyard; although some of the varieties are new to me and too young to produce fruit this year, I am including them on the list ... click on title for more
It’s a Donut, It’s a Muffin, It’s a Quick Bread!
Last week there was a mega garage sale at my church; in the hopes of clearing some space in my house, I donated some stuff, but of course, items from other people's donations found their way to my kitchen. The first two items I have tried were a stoneware bowl, for mixing a batch of my banana and apple quick bread, and instead of pouring the batter into a large mould, I used a pan for six mini wreaths ... click on title for more
Pork Cracklings in green sauce – Chicharrón prensado en salsa verde
I had a jar of green sauce left in the cupboard, and in the freezer, I found a bag of my homemade pressed pork cracklings (chicharrón prensado). The most popular way to cook chicharrón prensado is in a red guajillo pepper sauce, but it is equally delicious in a green sauce, especially with some add-ins, like potatoes, or melting cheese ... click on title for more
My Slice of Mexico 