I was happy to find a bottle of chamoy at a Hispanic store a few weeks ago, but the flavour was disappointing, and the texture somewhat pasty, so I decided to prepare chamoy at home ... click on title for more
Chamoy – Two Homemade Recipes
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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
Banana Bread – A Souvenir from Nayarit
There are certain edible products, especially sweets, which have become iconic as souvenirs when visiting some locations, for example, Canadian maple syrup, or Swiss milk chocolate; in Mexico, cocadas (coconut sweets) from Acapulco, Guerrero, or Tequila from, well, Tequila, Jalisco, are sovereign. In San Blas, Nayarit, eating Zarandeado grilled fish goes along with bringing home a loaf of pan de plátano - banana bread. I remember the classic San Blas banana bread as extra sweet and somewhat heavy, with a very strong banana flavour, evidently from a high fruit content. My recipe is a much lighter version ... click on title for more
How to Make Tacos al Pastor without a Spinning Vertical Grill
Homemade tacos al pastor can be as tasty as the ones from a spinning vertical grill, either made with the traditional pork meat, or with jackfruit for a vegan option … click on title for more
A Mother’s Day Treat – Pastel de Tres Leches
This year is one of those when Mother’s Day in Canada (celebrated on the second Sunday of May) and in Mexico (always on May 10) coincide. To celebrate safely, how about baking a classic Mexican cake to enjoy at home? … click on title for more
My Slice of Mexico 