A selection of traditional sweets and hot beverages for this Christmas season ... click on title for more
A Virtual Afternoon Tea – Christmas Edition
Tag: Christmas
Toledo Style Marzipan Shapes – A Spanish Treat in Mexico
Spending Christmas away from Mexico sometimes made me miss some of the things I used to do as a kid, such as eating turrones (nougat) and figuras de mazapán (marzipan shapes) ... click on title for more
¡Feliz Navidad! Or just a “Prosperous Year and Happiness!”
As the mistletoe has been hung, and the Christmas punch has been prepared, my family is still trying to fulfill commitments and finish some chores - at home, work, with final exams and/or volunteering - before gathering in Toronto for Christmas. I will not be bringing my laptop, so I will have minimal WI-FI exposure for a few days … click on image for more
Ponche – Mexican Christmas Punch
In Mexico, the most popular hot drink to enjoy during the holiday season, after a busy day out, or at a Posada, is ponche navideño (Christmas punch) …
My Slice of Mexico 