Tag: Fiesta Friday

Celebrations, Ingredients

Hibiscus Tacos

by Irene19 Comments on Hibiscus Tacos
Hibiscus Tacos

In my previous post, I described how hibiscus is used to prepare a refreshing beverage, and mentioned that in Mexico, the leftover cooked solids are often discarded, but that in recent decades, they have become a popular ingredient in savoury dishes, particularly for vegetarian preparations, such as stews, fried snacks, and tacos.  So, to celebrate National Taco Day 2024, I have used the batch of cooked hibiscus leftover from my previous post, to prepare a unique taco filling ... click on title for more

Ingredients, Regional Cuisine, Soups

Colima Style Fresh Corn and Cheese Soup – Minguiche

by Irene6 Comments on Colima Style Fresh Corn and Cheese Soup – Minguiche
Colima Style Fresh Corn and Cheese Soup – Minguiche

Since it is still corn season here in Southern Ontario, I was looking for a Mexican dish to take advantage of elotes (fresh corn). I came across Minguiche or Minguichi, as it is called in the indigenous Purépecha language from the state of Michoacán, where Minguiche is a creamy soup, featuring cheese and peppers; neighbouring states have their local variations, and I decided on a recipe from Colima, because it also calls for a generous amount of fresh corn ... click on title for more 

International Topics, Mexican Cuisine

A Little about Sweden, and Linköping’s landmarks and Food, including … Mexican!

by Irene4 Comments on A Little about Sweden, and Linköping’s landmarks and Food, including … Mexican!
A Little about Sweden, and Linköping’s landmarks and Food, including … Mexican!

I had the opportunity to visit Sweden last month. My husband had some work to do in the city of Linköping, so I tagged along and we stayed there for two weeks. In addition to the wonderful sites, we enjoyed all sorts of Swedish and other ethnic food, from Indian and Middle Eastern, to an English style pub, French, and Mexican! ... click on title for more