Discover and re-discover Mexico’s cuisine, culture and history through the recipes, backyard stories and other interesting findings of an expatriate in Canada
This snack, prepared from pork belly (barriga de cerdo), is known as chicharrones tradicionales (traditional) in Spain, and they are popular in some Latin American countries, such as Colombia and Cuba. In Mexico, this type of chicharrón has been a staple in its northern states for a long time, particularly Nuevo León, and more recently, it is being embraced nationwide ... click on title for more
In Canada, Cinco de Mayo has been mostly promoted by bars and Mexican or Tex-Mex restaurants, but since last year, the COVID19 pandemic has forced social distancing and intermittent states of emergency, the latest of which is still in effect at least for most of the month of May in Ontario; that means that any celebrations will take place at home, and only with members of that household. In this post, I offer suggestions for a complete menu for a Cinco de Mayo celebration at home, including options for vegetarians ... click on title for more
In Canada, Cinco de Mayo has been mostly promoted by bars and Mexican or Tex-Mex restaurants, but this year, social distancing is still in effect for the whole month of May, so any celebrations will take place at home. In this post, I am sharing my suggestions for a Cinco de Mayo menu at home … click on title for more
This dessert is simple but the combination of flavours is really delicious, and the colours both from the jello and the carrots are sure to brighten up the day. Also in this post: a nomination for the Mystery Blogger Award and recipes for Cinco de Mayo … click on title for more
For May 5th (Cinco de Mayo), I am preparing a full menu featuring recipes from places that had an important role in this episode of Mexican History ... click on image for more
My Slice of Mexico 