Discover and re-discover Mexico’s cuisine, culture and history through the recipes, backyard stories and other interesting findings of an expatriate in Canada
The kitchen tool specifically designed to froth hot chocolate, and other hot beverages, is called molinillo (small mill); it is made of wood, and carved on a lathe (rotating machine) to produce flaps and rings ... click on title for more
For Christians around the world, the Feast of the Epiphany is observed on January 6th, commemorating the revelation of Jesus to the Wise Men from the East, also known as the Magi, or "Los Reyes Magos" in Spanish … click on image for more
I ended up with some extra sparkling apple cider, leftover from New Year's Eve, and decided to use some for cooking. There are several recipes for baked goods that call for apple cider, but it is also excellent in a reduction for fish or pork ... click on title for more
In Mexico, hard apple cider - sidra in Spanish - has traditionally been the bubbly of choice for the New Year's toast, although nowadays, many families go for champagne or other sparkling wines ... click on title for more
Skipping the turkey altogether in this post, I am sharing a festive all-vegetarian menu ... click on title for more
My Slice of Mexico 