My Slice of Mexico

My Slice of Mexico

Discover and re-discover Mexico’s cuisine, culture and history through the recipes, backyard stories and other interesting findings of an expatriate in Canada

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Mexican Cuisine, Mexican Culture

Torta Cubana – A Mexican Sandwich

June 10, 2019February 17, 2021by Irene34 Comments on Torta Cubana – A Mexican Sandwich
Torta Cubana – A Mexican Sandwich

I recently had a chance to go back to “Tortas Don Polo”, a restaurant in Mexico City specializing in Mexican sandwiches (tortas) and smoothies (licuados). While enjoying a classic torta cubana, I thought that, once back home, I had to recreate the experience … click on title for more

main course, Mexican Cuisine, Side Dish

Cheesy Potato Patties – A Reliable Weekday Favourite

March 11, 2019March 15, 2019by Irene43 Comments on Cheesy Potato Patties – A Reliable Weekday Favourite
Cheesy Potato Patties – A Reliable Weekday Favourite

These delicious cheesy potato patties (tortitas de papa con queso), can be prepared in no time, making them a nutritious choice frequently included on weekday menus … click on title for more

Celebrations, Desserts

Torrejas – A Sweet Indulgence for Carnival

March 3, 2019February 20, 2020by Irene13 Comments on Torrejas – A Sweet Indulgence for Carnival
Torrejas – A Sweet Indulgence for Carnival

Many countries celebrate Carnival and enjoy one form or another of "Fat Tuesday" rich foods right before the beginning of the Christian season of Lent; Mexico is no exception … click on title for more

Desserts, Ingredients

Winter Canning – Blackcurrant Jam

February 15, 2019July 18, 2019by Irene26 Comments on Winter Canning – Blackcurrant Jam
Winter Canning – Blackcurrant Jam

I had a couple of bags of blackcurrants in the freezer from my harvest last summer, and finally got around to make a batch of jam … click on title for more

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Southwestern Ontario, Canada
Hardiness zone: 6B
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My Places in Mexico

Mexico City – Market
Culiacán, Sinaloa – Clay Cookware
Chichen Itza, Yucatán – El Caracol

My Mexican Heirlooms

Molcajete with Tejolote 1960s
Bowl with Still Life 2000s
Japanese Tea Set, from Bazar del Sabado 1990s
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