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 term "chiles toreados" refers to a technique that people use in Mexico to make hot peppers even spicier; then, they may be eaten raw, added to salsas and stews, or as they now appear in many Mexican or Tex-Mex restaurants, prepared as a side dish, lightly grilled or fried, and seasoned, sometimes with knob onions ... click on title for more
In the USA, and recently in Canada, National Taco Day is celebrated on October 4; that is the date I have adopted in my blog to take the opportunity to make a list of my posts with a taco theme during the year. For 2021, I have, once again, an interesting selection of tacos ... click on title for more
Last year, one of my daughters was working in Japan, and the other was doing an internship in France, so we thought my husband and I would be travelling to Asia and Europe for our family trips ... until COVID19 hit and the whole world had to adhere to lockdowns and travel bans, and we were forced to sit still. This year, the girls are back in Canada, although both have moved to Toronto, the older starting a new job, and the younger for her fourth year of University. However, we managed to squeeze in a short family trip up North to Tobermory, Ontario ... click on title for more
I thought the inclement late-spring weather was going to be lethal to my plants, but fortunately, although hot at times, summer proved to be kind, with sunny days alternating with generous rain, so the new-to-me crops in my garden have turned all right ... click on title for more
This year, just like last, due to the pandemic, Mexico’s Independence Day (September 16) public festivals, and government official re-enactments of the initial call for independence - "El Grito" - were cancelled, or broadcast last night. A nice plate of Restaurant Style Birria Tacos seems like an appropriate way to recreate the feeling of enjoying street food, but staying safe at home, while being patriotic, with Mexico's flag colours represented in the toppings of green cilantro leaves, white chopped onions, and red spicy salsa de chile de árbol ... click on title for more
My Slice of Mexico 