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My Slice of Mexico

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Tag: Six on Saturday

Backyard Stories, gardening, Ingredients

Six on Saturday – August Harvest

August 29, 2026August 29, 2026by Irene13 Comments on Six on Saturday – August Harvest
Six on Saturday – August Harvest

Here are a few of my crops this month ... click on title for more

Backyard Stories

Six on Saturday: Summer Flowers

August 15, 2026by IreneLeave a Comment on Six on Saturday: Summer Flowers
Six on Saturday: Summer Flowers

My garden has been showing off beautiful flowers for the past few weeks ... click on title for more

Backyard Stories, gardening, Ingredients

Midsummer Gardening Update II

July 16, 2026July 18, 2026by Irene11 Comments on Midsummer Gardening Update II
Midsummer Gardening Update II

By now, the sowing and planting season in Southern Ontario is mostly done, and I will be reporting on the progress of some crops. In this second part, mini cucumbers, parsley, and fingerling potatoes ... click on title for more

Backyard Stories, Ingredients

Midsummer Gardening Update I

July 14, 2026July 18, 2026by Irene2 Comments on Midsummer Gardening Update I
Midsummer Gardening Update I

By now, the sowing and planting season in Southern Ontario is mostly done, and I will be reporting on the progress of some crops. In this first part, broad beans, mâche, and strawberry spinach ... click on title for more

About Me, International Topics

Spring Time in France and Southern Ontario

March 20, 2026March 21, 2026by Irene8 Comments on Spring Time in France and Southern Ontario
Spring Time in France and Southern Ontario

Today is the first day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere; my husband and I were in France from mid February to the first week of March, and it was interesting to note how spring had already sprung, while back home in Canada, the ground was still frozen ... click on title for more

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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)

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Mexican Caramel Crepes (August, 2026)

I was featured on Fiesta Friday!

Recent Posts

  • Six on Saturday – August Harvest
  • Six on Saturday: Summer Flowers
  • Mexican Caramel Crepes – Crepas de cajeta
  • Mushroom Crepes – Crepas de hongos
  • FIFA World Cup 2026 – Spain – Champions! – A Spanish-Mexican Fusion Menu

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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