Freezing Rain

Freezing Rain

Freezing rain is formed by cold raindrops that freeze upon contacting the ground or any other surfaces, forming a thin layer of ice, as seen above  on a cherry branch, in a photo from this morning, taken in my garden in Southern Ontario ... click on tittle for more

Post 638 – My Blog’s Fifth Anniversary

Post 638 – My Blog’s Fifth Anniversary

Today, February 18, 2023, is my blog’s fifth anniversary! Exactly one year ago, I singled out eight Mexican states that I had not yet featured: Aguascalientes, Baja California Sur, Chiapas, Durango, Guanajuato, Quintana Roo, Tlaxcala, and Zacatecas.  I took the challenge to post at least one recipe from each of them by today, and I am happy to report that I was able to do it ... click on title for more

Yucatan Style Black Beans with Pork – Frijol con Puerco

Yucatan Style Black Beans with Pork – Frijol con Puerco

In Yucatan, many families have a strong tradition of eating specific dishes on each day of the week, and Mondays are known as the day for a bowl of beans with pork.  Although it takes a long time to cook, this dish is easy to make, involving only short periods of active time; it is understandable why cooks would choose to make it on Mondays, to ease their way into the week, but that makes it also a great choice for a satisfying and comforting meal, any day of the week ... click on title for more