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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Ingredients

Pitaya and Pitahaya

July 23, 2018April 4, 2026by Irene25 Comments on Pitaya and Pitahaya
Pitaya and Pitahaya

Because of their names, sweet flesh and black seeds, pitahaya and pitaya are often confused with each other; both are cacti native to Mexico and Central America … click on image for more

Mexican Culture

Mexican Breakfast – Cacti in the Garden and on the Plate

July 19, 2018July 19, 2019by Irene13 Comments on Mexican Breakfast – Cacti in the Garden and on the Plate
Mexican Breakfast – Cacti in the Garden and on the Plate

This might be one of the best examples of the "ground to table" philosophy … click on image for more

Ingredients

How Vanilla met Pie

July 17, 2018September 5, 2023by Irene14 Comments on How Vanilla met Pie
How Vanilla met Pie

First cultivated in Mexico, how did vanilla become the cornerstone of the finest desserts in Europe? … click on image for more

Backyard Stories

Crop Update

July 15, 2018by Irene7 Comments on Crop Update
Crop Update

So far, it has been a very hot and generally dry summer in my area, but with regular watering and bug inspections, my garden seems to be doing well … click on image for more

History and Regional Cuisine

Of Mining, Soccer and Patties

July 13, 2018July 9, 2026by Irene18 Comments on Of Mining, Soccer and Patties
Of Mining, Soccer and Patties

What do Cornwall in England, and Hidalgo in Mexico, have in common? … 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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