Discover and re-discover Mexico’s cuisine, culture and history through the recipes, backyard stories and other interesting findings of an expatriate in Canada
March 17 is the Feast Day of St. Patrick, patron saint of Ireland, in the Christian calendar, and it is celebrated as St. Patrick's Day all around the world, including Mexico. There are many notable people with Irish heritage in Mexico's History, and in this post, I am sharing some of their stories, including painter Edgardo Coghlan ... click on title for more
Several historical figures and groups with Irish heritage have played an important role throughout the History of Colonial and Independent Mexico ...
After cleaning the brush from a couple of my garden beds, I found my green theme for this year's St. Patrick's Day … click on title for more
St. Patrick’s Day and the beginning of spring are fast approaching, so it is time for our mood to switch from blue to green! Last year, I experimented with naturally dyed green beer and an Irish/Mexican fusion dish of "Colcannon Quesadillas" for St. Patrick’s Day, and I think a nice side of Mexican green rice would be a great addition to the menu … click on title 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
My Slice of Mexico 