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
Tlayudas – Artisan Tortillas from Oaxaca
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About “La Roma”
I was shuffling through photos from my last trip to Mexico City (2019), and I found a couple from Mercado Roma, a market in la colonia Roma – la Roma neighbourhood. By free association of ideas, they brought to mind a series of reflections on apparently unrelated topics … click on title for more
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
About the Birds and the Bugs, and the Flowers on the Trees
As the end of May is fast approaching,mowing grass, transplanting young plants and sowing seed is now going on almost non-stop in my backyard, but those are just some of the tasks for us humans; the Flora and Fauna have been pretty active, as well … click on title for more
Multipliers – A Special Kind of Onion
Multiplier onions (Allium cepa, var. aggregatum) form a bulb size at maturity of about one inch (2.54 cm) across, and a plant develops into a cluster of several stems from a single set. They are a staple at Mexican BBQ parties (parrilladas) and taco restaurants (taquerías), grilled and slightly charred … click on title for more
My Slice of Mexico 