Discover and re-discover Mexico’s cuisine, culture and history through the recipes, backyard stories and other interesting findings of an expatriate in Canada
In Mexico, the basic salpicón recipe might look like a pico de gallo salsa fortified with shredded beef, but it is often doctored with other vegetables. Prepared as an individual portion in a bowl, its versatility makes it a balanced low-carb and high-protein meal ... click on title for more
The re-enactment of the "Cry for Independence" is traditionally followed with music, light displays, fireworks, and of course, lots of street food. Antojitos (Little cravings) are prepared fresh by street vendors, such as memelas ... click on title for more
In my previous post I had, amongst the harvested produce, the last of my watercress and a good bunch of rainbow mini tomatoes, so I made a refreshing watercress potato salad ... click on title for more
In Mexico, this creamy spaghetti is easy enough to prepare with kitchen staples any time ... click on title for more
I managed a small mixed harvest of cultivated crops and volunteers, enough for my lunch ... click on title for more
My Slice of Mexico 