Discover and re-discover Mexico’s cuisine, culture and history through the recipes, backyard stories and other interesting findings of an expatriate in Canada
Foraging and cultivating mushrooms is an important economic activity in Central Mexico, so it is not surprising that the state of Mexico (Edomex) has many traditional ways to cook them, including this delicious mushroom clear soup ... click on title for more
King Oyster mushrooms have thick, meaty white stems which, along with their punch of umami taste, makes them ideal as a wonderful alternative to steak in many vegetarian recipes, such as these mouth-watering tacos ... click on title for more
In addition to the emblematic Huitlacoche (Ustilago maydis, technically a smut) featured in my previous posts, many kinds of mushrooms have been consumed in Mexico since pre-Hispanic times. They are used raw or cooked, in all sorts of dishes, including quesadillas ... click on title for more
My Slice of Mexico 