Discover and re-discover Mexico’s cuisine, culture and history through the recipes, backyard stories and other interesting findings of an expatriate in Canada
Although rice (Oryza sp.) was first brought to Mexico from Spain, the great adaptability of the plant made it a standard crop in Mexican parcels, and a traditional ingredient in Mexican kitchens. I have talked about corn, a true Mexican crop, both in past posts and in my "Word of the Day" section. As for [...]
Click here to go to printable recipe: Corn Dough - Masa There is very little consensus on what people first picture when they hear the words “corn flour.” I think of the flour used for masa, a dough to make tortillas, gorditas, and many other Mexican corn products. I understand in Great Britain it will [...]
A friend of mine has made this request. Even though the Spanish word flauta means flute (transverse or recorder), the request is not for a song, but for a recipe to make the crispy tacos with the same name... click on image for more
"Welcome to the family" seemed to say Picadillo to Chili con Carne, a single drop of sauce sliding down the pot ... click on image for more
If we follow Picadillo recipes around Mexico, in addition to ground beef, most ingredient lists include onions, garlic and tomatoes; around Mexico City, potatoes and zucchini are the staple ... click on image for more
My Slice of Mexico 