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 recent years, purslane has been identified as the highest plant source of Omega-3, and many other nutrients such as vitamins and riboflavin, as well as fiber and dietary minerals. In Mexico, it has remained well established as a key ingredient in traditional dishes … click on image for more
This recipe for crispy stuffed Poblano peppers is as representative of homemade Mexican cooking as it gets, and serves as an illustration of several basic techniques that are used in many other applications in Mexican cuisine ... click on image for more
"Welcome to the family" seemed to say Picadillo to Chili con Carne, a single drop of sauce sliding down the pot ... click on image for more
If we follow Picadillo recipes around Mexico, in addition to ground beef, most ingredient lists include onions, garlic and tomatoes; around Mexico City, potatoes and zucchini are the staple ... click on image for more
Cold days call for comfort food, such as my mom's lentil soup with chorizo sausage ...click on image for more
My Slice of Mexico 