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 my previous post, I have created a Spanish-Mexican fusion menu. My main course uses shoulder lamb chops, grilled medium, and served with Spanish-inspired green and red sauces, but with a Mexican twist ... click on title for more
Here are six herbs that are thriving in my backyard this summer, thanks to - or in spite of, at this point - the hot weather we are experiencing in Southern Ontario, Canada ... click on title for more
In Mexico, there are many ways to prepare a comforting seafood soup. This recipe calls for white fish filets and an assortment of seafood, taking its bright red colour from dry red peppers; spiciness may be adjusted to taste by choosing mild guajillos, or hot chiles de árbol, or a mix ... click on title for more
These traditional Mexican sweet breads (pan dulce) are called yo-yos because they are formed from two circular pieces put together, looking like the toy; they are also called besos, which means "kisses", because the two pieces are bound together, like giving a kiss to each other ... click on title for more
Chicago is an incredibly interesting city, historical in many different ways: as a hub for industry and transportation, important centre for immigration, especially Mexican, and also culturally and in culinary ways. During a recent visit with my husband, we were able to walk around the downtown area, and try some delicious food ... click on title for more
My Slice of Mexico 