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 inspiration for this recipe was a seared fish tostada I enjoyed during my recent trip to Mexico. My version was very similar to the original, but I thought the fresh crunch from the raw veggies I used was very pleasant, and the visual appeal from the variety of colours and shapes was a big bonus … click on title for more
These tasty corn dough (masa) preparations are shaped like, and named after, the chalupa, a small boat that, in Mexico, has served as water taxi, produce transport, or floating food stand, for centuries … click on title for more
Although many Mexican recipes include garlic, I could not find any recipe at all (pipián or otherwise) calling for garlic scapes; the bright green colour they provide, though, made them an irresistible addition to this recipe … click on title for more
I had a few leaves of aka shiso (red perilla) and a bunch of chamomile flowers from a recent harvest in my backyard. Also, there were several limes in the fridge so, when life gives you limes and herbs, make ice tea limeade! Aka shiso ice tea is a Japanese beverage, usually prepared with lemon juice, but I used lime juice and agave syrup to give it a Mexican feeling (and use what I had at hand), and chamomile to take full advantage of my harvest; all that turned out to complement the flavours very well … click on title for more
Omelettes are very popular worldwide, and Mexico is no exception; omeletes are served for breakfast or brunch, and the fillings go from cosmopolitan ham, mushroom and onions, to indigenous nopales (cactus) and quelites (pot herbs). I prepared this omelette using garden veggies harvested from my backyard … click on title for more
My Slice of Mexico 