Discover and re-discover Mexico’s cuisine, culture and history through the recipes, backyard stories and other interesting findings of an expatriate in Canada
"Comida corrida" might be translated as "meal in a hurry" (or "fast food" hehe), or "food in a run" because a three course meal of soup, pasta or rice and main dish are served one after the other, with no pause … click on title for more
I have adapted the following recipe to use sweetened shredded coconut; if shredding and drying from fresh coconuts, or if using unsweetened shredded coconut, simply double the amount of water and sugar … click on title for more
Tamarind (Tamarindus indica) is a leguminous tree native to tropical Africa. The tree's pod-like fruit contains a brown, edible pulp used in many cuisines around the world, and it was introduced in Mexico sometime in the sixteenth century during Spanish colonial times … click on title for more
These buns are perfect to enjoy with a salad or a soup, use for tortas (Mexican sandwiches) or, particularly, to sop up a delicious Mexican sauce ... click on title for more
Snacking while watching a Sunday game is a little bit of a sport on itself, and Mexicans enjoy all sorts of foodstuffs while cheering for their favourite teams … click on title for more
My Slice of Mexico 