My Slice of Mexico

My Slice of Mexico

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Ingredients, snack, appetizer

Veggie Cups with Kohlrabi

July 11, 2020July 13, 2020by Irene21 Comments on Veggie Cups with Kohlrabi
Veggie Cups with Kohlrabi

Since I had just harvested my very first garden kohlrabi, I decided to try some raw, in an all-veggie cup, a twist on Mexican pico de gallo (the salad, not the sauce) … click on title for more

Desserts, Ingredients, Irene's Lab, pan dulce

Mantecadas – The Mexican Muffin

July 5, 2020July 16, 2024by Irene39 Comments on Mantecadas – The Mexican Muffin
Mantecadas – The Mexican Muffin

Mantecadas are a type of Mexican sweet bread, similar to the American muffin, and named after a pastry from Astorga, in Spain … click on title for more

Backyard Stories, main course

Stuffed Chicken Breasts in Green Sauce

June 16, 2020June 22, 2020by Irene17 Comments on Stuffed Chicken Breasts in Green Sauce
Stuffed Chicken Breasts in Green Sauce

Last fall, I placed a couple of bags of peeled and washed tomatillos (from my garden) in the freezer, so this year, I could prepare a batch or two of green sauce as soon as I could harvest fresh cilantro. I decided to honour this special combination by cooking one of my husband's favourite dishes … click on title for more

Ingredients, Regional Cuisine

Tlayudas – Artisan Tortillas from Oaxaca

June 6, 2020June 12, 2020by Irene19 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

Bread, Desserts, pan dulce

Conchas and Chilindrinas

May 30, 2020December 7, 2021by Irene14 Comments on Conchas and Chilindrinas
Conchas and Chilindrinas

After covering the history of these delicious buns (and other look-alikes) in my previous post, here is the recipe to make conchas (white, modern, and chocolate), and chilindrinas … click on title for more

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Southwestern Ontario, Canada
Hardiness zone: 6B
2023
Nova Scotia Oat Cakes (October 2022)

Gansito Cake (December 2024)

Zucchini and Oat Soup (January 2025)

Chanchamitos (Fiesta Friday, December 26, 2025)

I was featured on Fiesta Friday!

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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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