Discover and re-discover Mexico’s cuisine, culture and history through the recipes, backyard stories and other interesting findings of an expatriate in Canada
In my previous post, I talked about the Mascogos, an ethnic group of Afro-Mexicans, descendants of Black Seminoles, who currently live in the state of Coahuila. One of their most traditional dishes is tetapún, a sweet potato bread that is traditionally cooked in iron skillets ... click on title for more
The Mexican state of Puebla has one of the richest cuisines in the country, recognized for iconic dishes such as mole Poblano (Puebla Style red mole), or chiles en nogada (stuffed poblano peppers in walnut sauce), particularly popular during the month of September, to commemorate Mexico's Independence. There are also many sweet preparations, and the traditional treat to bring back home after a visit to Puebla, is a box of flavoured sweet potato treats ... click on title for more
My Slice of Mexico 