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 Mexico, the hot chocolate and sweet bread combo continues to be a traditional choice to serve for breakfast or as a light supper, and here in Canada, it sure feels comforting, to kick-off the holiday season after outdoor decorating, on a cold wintery afternoon ... click on title for more
For this Día de la Candelaria, I have gathered all the recipes for tamales that I have posted to date, as well as my recipe for atole in three different flavours, and frothy Mexican style hot chocolate, also very popular to enjoy on this day ... click on title for more
The kitchen tool specifically designed to froth hot chocolate, and other hot beverages, is called molinillo (small mill); it is made of wood, and carved on a lathe (rotating machine) to produce flaps and rings ... click on title for more
For Christians around the world, the Feast of the Epiphany is observed on January 6th, commemorating the revelation of Jesus to the Wise Men from the East, also known as the Magi, or "Los Reyes Magos" in Spanish … click on image for more
The word “chocolate” might evoke images of candy bars and desserts to many people, but in Mexico, it will most likely first bring to mind a mug filled to the brim with a steamy and foamy elixir … Click on image for more
My Slice of Mexico 