My Slice of Mexico

My Slice of Mexico

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Tag: Oaxaca

Games and Crafts, History and Regional Cuisine

A Christmas Craft from Oaxaca – Noche de Rábanos

December 23, 2020February 4, 2021by Irene18 Comments on A Christmas Craft from Oaxaca – Noche de Rábanos
A Christmas Craft from Oaxaca – Noche de Rábanos

“Noche de Rábanos” (Radish Night), is celebrated on December 23 in the Mexican state of Oaxaca. Local artisans carve radishes and other Flora into true master pieces. Inspired by this festival, I decided to create my own radish art ... click on title for more

Celebrations, Desserts, Regional Cuisine

Buñuelos – Fried Pastries and Christmas Joy

December 15, 2020February 4, 2021by Irene20 Comments on Buñuelos – Fried Pastries and Christmas Joy
Buñuelos – Fried Pastries and Christmas Joy

In Mexico there are fried pastries called buñuelos, shaped from dough as balls, rings, and very traditionally, as flat discs; they are deep fried, coated with sugar and served with a dark syrup ... click on title for more

Regional Cuisine, salsas

Salsa Endiablada and Salsa Papera – Bottled Sauces to Make at Home, Again

June 12, 2020June 14, 2020by Irene9 Comments on Salsa Endiablada and Salsa Papera – Bottled Sauces to Make at Home, Again
Salsa Endiablada and Salsa Papera – Bottled Sauces to Make at Home, Again

Nowadays not many people make their own red hot sauce, because of the availability of already bottled options, but they are so simple to fix, and so hard to find sometimes, that it is easier to get dry red peppers and cook up a small batch … click on title for more

Ingredients, Regional Cuisine

Prepared Tlayudas – Vegetarian and with Tasajo

June 10, 2020January 4, 2021by Irene18 Comments on Prepared Tlayudas – Vegetarian and with Tasajo
Prepared Tlayudas – Vegetarian and with Tasajo

After making tlayudas, artisan tortillas from Oaxaca, as shown in my previous post, preparing them is very simple. For vegetarian option, omit salted meat (tasajo) … click on title for more

Ingredients, Regional Cuisine

Tlayudas – Artisan Tortillas from Oaxaca

June 6, 2020June 12, 2020by Irene13 Comments on Tlayudas – Artisan Tortillas from Oaxaca
Tlayudas – Artisan Tortillas from Oaxaca

Tlayudas are artisan corn tortillas, originally from the Mexican state of Oaxaca; they are becoming better known not only in Mexico, but also internationally … click on title for more

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Southwestern Ontario, Canada
Hardiness zone: 6B
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Stuffed chicken breasts in green sauce. For recipe visit https://mysliceofmexico.ca/2020/06/16/stuffed-chicken-breasts-in-green-sauce/
Salsa papera, homemade! For recipe, visit:
Tlayudas with tasajo. Omit tasajo for a vegetarian snack. For full recipes, visit:
Salpicón - a beef salad with fresh and cooked vegetables
Guajolotito - means "little turkey", a crunchy appetizer of egg, refried beans, cheese and a crispy tortilla chip, topped with green salsa, all arranged on a slice of toast!
Delicious pumpkin and sweet potato patties

Recent Posts

  • Sunchokes – Rediscovering an Ancient Crop
  • Black History Month – Bean’s Old World Sisters
  • Black History Month – Afro-Mexicans
  • New Crops 2021
  • Post 443 – My Blog’s Third Anniversary

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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