Discover and re-discover Mexico’s cuisine, culture and history through the recipes, backyard stories and other interesting findings of an expatriate in Canada
The wheat flour tortilla originated in the regions of the Southern US state of Arizona and the Northern Mexican state of Sonora. A popular preparation in those regions is the chimichanga, a stuffed and rolled wheat tortilla that is then fried ... click on title for more
The Northern Mexican states, including Sonora, favour wheat tortillas over corn, and each region has its own recipes ... click on title for more
Refried beans and shredded chicken are two of the best known ingredients for filling or topping crisped tortillas, called tostadas. In this recipe, potatoes are used as an excellent topping alternative ... click on title for more
Today, February 18, 2023, is my blog’s fifth anniversary! Exactly one year ago, I singled out eight Mexican states that I had not yet featured: Aguascalientes, Baja California Sur, Chiapas, Durango, Guanajuato, Quintana Roo, Tlaxcala, and Zacatecas. I took the challenge to post at least one recipe from each of them by today, and I am happy to report that I was able to do it ... click on title for more
A batch of chocolate covered corn flakes is a delightful Valentine's Day treat, easy to make anywhere in the world, with two simple ingredients ... click on title for more
My Slice of Mexico 