I am lucky enough to be the keeper of my mom's recipe notebooks; I was reviewing one of them, and a recipe for "Pastel de Zanahoria" - "Carrot Cake" caught my attention ... click on title for more
Mother’s Day – An Heirloom Recipe Updated
Tag: Thursday Favourite Things
Chicharrones Norteños – Northern Style Chicharrones
This snack, prepared from pork belly (barriga de cerdo), is known as chicharrones tradicionales (traditional) in Spain, and they are popular in some Latin American countries, such as Colombia and Cuba. In Mexico, this type of chicharrón has been a staple in its northern states for a long time, particularly Nuevo León, and more recently, it is being embraced nationwide ... click on title for more
Chicharrones Preparados – Wheat-Based Chicharrones with Toppings
For this snack, a deep fried gluten-rich wheat base is prepared with many toppings, to taste, the perfect snack to celebrate Children's Day ... click on title for more
Lentil Soup with Vegetables (Vegan)
This soup is a good way to use up any veggies in the kitchen or from the garden. The legume and veggie combo makes this comforting soup a very nutritious meal, while gaging to keep the recipe vegan ... click on title for more
Classic Carrot Cake Squares
Carrot cake was not well known in Mexico until a few decades ago, just as Easter chocolate eggs and bunnies made their way into Mexican culture sometime in the 20th century, mainly from the USA. Nowadays, carrot cake is served year-round, but it feels particularly special during the Easter season ... click on title for more
My Slice of Mexico 