“Ragtag Daily Prompt” – Page 83

Earth Day 2020 – Climate Action

April 22, 2020April 22, 2020by Irene8 Comments

Climate change is now the biggest challenge to the future of humanity and the conditions that make our world habitable, hence the decision to choose CLIMATE ACTION as the theme for the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. Although this year’s Earth Day events are running digitally due to covid19, the pandemic has given us a chance to see in real time that fewer motorized vehicles on the streets, less pollution from factories, and less waste from superfluous consumerism, can clear the air and considerably reduce garbage in a matter of weeks, when there is a global effort involved … click on title for more

Mexican Culture

Mi Ciudad – A Coffee Nook in Mexico City

April 19, 2020November 8, 2020by Irene12 Comments

In this post, I talk about a coffee shop inside a heritage building in my native Mexico City. This haven of peace is inside Plaza Loreto, a shopping and cultural centre in the hectic borough of San Angel … click on title for more

Desserts, Irene's Lab

Chocoflan – Impossible Cake?

April 16, 2020April 26, 2020by Irene53 Comments

Chocoflan is a delightful dessert for which a layer of goat’s milk caramel (cajeta) is poured at the bottom of a baking pan, followed by chocolate cake batter, and topped with Mexican custard (flan) mix; it has also been named pastel imposible - Impossible Cake because, after baking, the cake layer “magically” appears at the top, so when the cake is turned upside–down onto a serving plate, the beautiful flan sits on top of the cake, all covered with delicious cajeta … click on title for more

Desserts, Mexican Culture

Easter Sunday – Hope and A Sweet Treat

April 12, 2020April 15, 2020by Irene17 Comments

A year ago, I travelled abroad from my home in Canada, to Mexico City, my birthplace. This year, due to the pandemic, we are all confined inside our homes. In this post, I share a virtual tour from that trip, as well as my recipe for cajeta jello (jelly), a sweet treat to enjoy this Easter Sunday … click on title for more

Desserts

Traditional Sweets – Cajeta

April 10, 2020April 17, 2020by Irene27 Comments

Cajeta is the well-known Mexican goat's milk caramel, excellent as a treat on its own, paired as a sauce with ice cream or baked goods, or as a flavouring for desserts and beverages. I have always used commercial bottled cajeta, but during the COVID19 pandemic, finding specialty products, or even heading to the store, might be a challenge; the good news is that, while we endure social distancing and lockdowns, making cajeta at home is not hard at all … click on title for more