My Slice of Mexico

My Slice of Mexico

Discover and re-discover Mexico’s cuisine, culture and history through the recipes, backyard stories and other interesting findings of an expatriate in Canada

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Celebrations

National Taco Day

October 4, 2018October 2, 2020by Irene20 Comments on National Taco Day
National Taco Day

Brace yourself for a spicy "Taco Thursday" with one or more of these recipes, featuring a variety of flavours with abundant fillings to please every taste … Click on image for more

Mexican Cuisine, snack, appetizer

Enchiladas 101

October 3, 2018October 7, 2018by Irene19 Comments on Enchiladas 101
Enchiladas 101

Elaborate techniques, generous toppings and fusion recipes have contributed to a high traffic of enchilada recipes on the web but, in recent years, traditional and more authentic recipes have been making a comeback.

International Topics

Of Plans, Cows and Automobiles

October 1, 2018by Irene2 Comments on Of Plans, Cows and Automobiles
Of Plans, Cows and Automobiles

This a very important moment for the North American Subcontinent since, as of last night, all three countries in the region have approved and signed the preliminary documents of the “United States, Mexico and Canada Agreement” (USMCA) … Click on image for more

Mexican Culture

September Wrap Up

September 29, 2018September 30, 2018by Irene7 Comments on September Wrap Up
September Wrap Up

Mariachi bands, sombreros and other Mexican symbols … Click on image for more

History and Regional Cuisine, Soups

Pozole – Hominy Soup

September 27, 2018October 6, 2018by Irene23 Comments on Pozole – Hominy Soup
Pozole – Hominy Soup

Pozole is a true Mexican dish, with hominy corn being its main ingredient. There are many variations of pozole in different states around the country … Click on image for more

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My Region

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

Mushroom Crepes – Crepas de hongos (July 2026)

Midsummer Gardening update I (July 2026)

I was Featured!

Mexican Caramel Crepes (August, 2026)

I was featured on Fiesta Friday!

Recent Posts

  • National Taco Day 2026 – Azteca Restaurant in Paris, France
  • Cooking with the Harvest – Fingerling Potatoes and Cherry Tomatoes
  • Six on Saturday – August Harvest
  • Six on Saturday: Summer Flowers
  • Mexican Caramel Crepes – Crepas de cajeta

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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