Discover and re-discover Mexico’s cuisine, culture and history through the recipes, backyard stories and other interesting findings of an expatriate in Canada
There are as many versions of guacamole as there are cooks who prepare them, but these three are the most basic in Mexican cuisine ...click on image for more
This combo only needs a Margarita to get the fiesta going! Click on image for more
I paused to appreciate the different colours and textures of the ingredients, 100% from my garden, as well as to enjoy their scents … click on image for more
I went to the backyard this morning, and it was a real treat to see what I thought was enough to make a batch of salsa with veggies exclusively from my garden … click on image for more
A friend of mine has made this request. Even though the Spanish word flauta means flute (transverse or recorder), the request is not for a song, but for a recipe to make the crispy tacos with the same name... click on image for more
There are as many versions of guacamole as there are cooks who prepare them, but these three are the most basic in Mexican cuisine ...click on image for more
The spicy sauce (without tomato) on the left, has a nice contrast next to the milder (with tomato and onion) on the right, both in terms of colour, and flavour... click on image for more
After setting the table with the frosted beer mugs, cold drinks, natural green dye and a couple of spoons for mixing, I also set the sliced jalapeños, sour cream and green sauces at the table. The quesadillas were topped with cabbage and onions, plated and served immediately. ¡Feliz día de San Patricio! ... click on image for more
The two sauces looked pretty next to each other, and they offered two very different flavours even though I started with exactly the same ingredients for both ... click on image for more
There are many - and I mean many - Mexican sauces; I have found that a good way to start is to learn how to make these four basic ones, and then build the repertoire from there: ... click on image for more
