I am lucky enough to be the keeper of my mom's recipe notebooks; I was reviewing one of them, and a recipe for "Pastel de Zanahoria" - "Carrot Cake" caught my attention ... click on title for more
Mother’s Day – An Heirloom Recipe Updated
Tag: Mother’s Day
Some of my Mom’s Favourite Things
Mother's Day is celebrated in Canada and many other countries today, on the second Sunday in May, for which we are again in lockdown here in Southern Ontario. A few years ago, I was writing my mom's biography, and realized I did not know a few basic facts about her favourite things. I made a short list and asked her; I am happy I got to learn these facts before her passing in November of 2019. Remembering her fondly today, here are her answers ... click on title for more
A Mother’s Day Treat – Pastel de Tres Leches
This year is one of those when Mother’s Day in Canada (celebrated on the second Sunday of May) and in Mexico (always on May 10) coincide. To celebrate safely, how about baking a classic Mexican cake to enjoy at home? … click on title for more
My Slice of Mexico 