My Slice of Mexico

My Slice of Mexico

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Ingredients, Mexican Culture

Vegetarian Worcestershire Sauce – Salsa inglesa vegetariana

March 1, 2020June 3, 2020by Irene29 Comments on Vegetarian Worcestershire Sauce – Salsa inglesa vegetariana
Vegetarian Worcestershire Sauce – Salsa inglesa vegetariana

To begin my quest to prepare vegetarian Worcestershire sauce back in Canada, I looked at the list of ingredients both on my bottle of Lea & Perrins™ at home, and on the photo of the Mexican “Inglesita” sauce I had taken during my last visit to Mexico … click on title for more

Mexican Cuisine

Beef Steak Tacos – Tacos de Asada

February 25, 2020March 2, 2020by Irene13 Comments on Beef Steak Tacos – Tacos de Asada
Beef Steak Tacos – Tacos de Asada

This is my recipe for delicious Beef Steak Tacos, with a somewhat unlikely ingredient … click on title for more

Mexican Cuisine, snack, appetizer

Traditional Sweets – Sweet or Spicy Tamarind Treats

February 13, 2020September 8, 2020by Irene27 Comments on Traditional Sweets – Sweet or Spicy Tamarind Treats
Traditional Sweets – Sweet or Spicy Tamarind Treats

Tamarind (Tamarindus indica) is a leguminous tree native to tropical Africa. The tree's pod-like fruit contains a brown, edible pulp used in many cuisines around the world, and it was introduced in Mexico sometime in the sixteenth century during Spanish colonial times … click on title for more

Bread, Regional Cuisine

Extra Crusty Buns (Birote Style)

February 6, 2020April 21, 2020by Irene23 Comments on Extra Crusty Buns (Birote Style)
Extra Crusty Buns (Birote Style)

These buns are perfect to enjoy with a salad or a soup, use for tortas (Mexican sandwiches) or, particularly, to sop up a delicious Mexican sauce ... click on title for more

Celebrations, snack, appetizer

Football Sunday – Snack Time!

January 30, 2020June 15, 2026by Irene20 Comments on Football Sunday – Snack Time!
Football Sunday – Snack Time!

Snacking while watching a Sunday game is a little bit of a sport on itself, and Mexicans enjoy all sorts of foodstuffs while cheering for their favourite teams … 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)

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Recent Posts

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  • Mexican Caramel Crepes – Crepas de cajeta
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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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