Discover and re-discover Mexico’s cuisine, culture and history through the recipes, backyard stories and other interesting findings of an expatriate in Canada
During a trip to Mexico City last year, I had a chance to drop by its Chinatown with two of my high school friends. From my childhood, I remembered it as just a short strip of small Chinese restaurants and a couple of stores, on a dirty dead-end street, so I was very pleasantly surprised to see that now it was clean, closed to motor vehicles (at least on that Sunday afternoon), and even had its own entrance iron gate … click on title for more
This year is one of those when Mother’s Day in Canada (celebrated on the second Sunday of May) and in Mexico (always on May 10) coincide. To celebrate safely, how about baking a classic Mexican cake to enjoy at home? … click on title for more
In my garden, I have a young Stella (Prunus avium), a great variety of cherry tree for the small backyard: it grows slowly, does not need cross-pollination, and the beautiful blooms produce sweet dark fruit … click on title for more
In Canada, Cinco de Mayo has been mostly promoted by bars and Mexican or Tex-Mex restaurants, but this year, social distancing is still in effect for the whole month of May, so any celebrations will take place at home. In this post, I am sharing my suggestions for a Cinco de Mayo menu at home … click on title for more
Manchamanteles is an elaborate dish with a mole-style sauce; its deep tone inspired its name, literally “tablecloth stainer.” I wanted to prepare this flavourful dish with chicken, but offer a meatless option to my vegetarian daughter, and improve the visual appeal at the table … click here for more
My Slice of Mexico 