Discover and re-discover Mexico’s cuisine, culture and history through the recipes, backyard stories and other interesting findings of an expatriate in Canada
Planting garlic is recommended about four to five weeks before the first expected frost, or sometime in late fall for zones without hard frost. For example, for my area, in growing zone 6B, I should be sowing just about now … Click on image for more
It is fascinating to see how some insects and blooming plants have evolved to collaborate for mutual survival … Click on image for more
Each of the flat ovals is a fruit, carrying seed for my next crop. What a resplendent way for this parsnip plant to complete its life cycle … click on image for more
I was tired last night, so I did not water my garden; as I rushed to the backyard this morning, I was worrying and wondering if that had been a wise decision … click on image for more
I have been monitoring the garlic cloves that I sowed in the fall. Once at least three leaves have turned yellow, it is time to dig the fragrant bulbs … click on image for more
My Slice of Mexico 