Brace yourself for a spicy "Taco Thursday" with one or more of these recipes, featuring a variety of flavours with abundant fillings to please every taste … Click on image for more
National Taco Day
Tag: Thursday Favourite Things
Coffee from the Pot – Cinnamon, Spice and Everything Nice
A traditional Mexican beverage, café de olla (coffee from the pot) was first humbly served in clay mugs (jarritos) at events (such as funerals) and carnivals (before Lent, Day of the Dead, etc.), but has gradually become a well known delight, even in posh locations all over the world … Click on image for more
Urban Pears – Sweet and Precious
From their bright green tone and egg-shaped appearance, I guessed they were some variety of Anjou pear. I cooked the last dozen poached in a Mexican style syrup … Click on image for more
Guacamole – A Tasty Palette
There are as many versions of guacamole as there are cooks who prepare them, but these three are the most basic in Mexican cuisine ...click on image for more
Chiles en Nogada – Stuffed Peppers in Walnut Sauce
Nothing says "Mexican homeland celebrations" as these delicious stuffed peppers, prominently because of the green parsley, white walnut sauce and red pomegranate seeds, which ornate the plate and cover the peppers with Mexico’s national colours … Click on image for more
My Slice of Mexico 