Discover and re-discover Mexico’s cuisine, culture and history through the recipes, backyard stories and other interesting findings of an expatriate in Canada
A year ago, I travelled abroad from my home in Canada, to Mexico City, my birthplace. This year, due to the pandemic, we are all confined inside our homes. In this post, I share a virtual tour from that trip, as well as my recipe for cajeta jello (jelly), a sweet treat to enjoy this Easter Sunday … click on title for more
Cajeta is the well-known Mexican goat's milk caramel, excellent as a treat on its own, paired as a sauce with ice cream or baked goods, or as a flavouring for desserts and beverages. I have always used commercial bottled cajeta, but during the COVID19 pandemic, finding specialty products, or even heading to the store, might be a challenge; the good news is that, while we endure social distancing and lockdowns, making cajeta at home is not hard at all … click on title for more
During my recent visit to Mexico City, two of my dear friends from high school and me took one of those two-deck tour buses along Paseo de la Reforma. reminiscent of my "staycation" days during Easter time. A cajeta jello (jelly) is a sweet treat to enjoy this Easter Sunday … click on title for more
My Slice of Mexico 