Pápalo and knob onions are two classic offerings at taco stands in Mexico city. Having them amongst my crops this year reminded me in particular of tacos de suadero ... click on title for more
Mexico City Street Food – Tacos de Suadero
Crop Update – Indoors and Outdoors
I started sowing seed indoors, back in February, and I am happy to report seminal success for the season to come, as well as my first spring harvest ... click on title for more
Flower of the Day – Spring has Sprung
Although temperatures are still going up and down in Southern Ontario, the spring season has definitely arrived; in addition to birds singing and looking for a place to nest, grass turning green, and budding trees, I have spotted the first bloom in my backyard, a yellow daffodil (pictured above). A small forsythia is also blooming, a sure sign for sowing cool-weather crops outdoors, such as carrots, lettuce and radishes, and transplant some of the sturdiest seedlings from indoors ... click on title for more
Sweet carrot salad
Currently living in Canada, we usually go to Toronto and spend Easter with my in-laws, who are originally from Cyprus, so we would have a Greek-style Easter Sunday lunch. However, because of COVID19, this is the second year we will stay home; I have chosen lamb, or roasted turkey, but without the stuffing, serving instead with garlicky baby potatoes and this sweet carrot salad ... click on title for more
What Do Families Eat for Easter?
Since moving to Canada more than two decades ago, I have become accustomed to Easter meals of roasted lamb, turkey or ham; decorating hard-boiled eggs; and even staging chocolate egg hunts. However, what do Mexican families eat for Easter? ... click on title for more
My Slice of Mexico 