These delicious cheesy potato patties (tortitas de papa con queso), can be prepared in no time, making them a nutritious choice frequently included on weekday menus … click on title for more
Cheesy Potato Patties – A Reliable Weekday Favourite
Tag: Thursday Favourite Things
Watercress – An Old World Quelite
The tangy sweetness of the dressing and oranges goes marvellously with the peppery and crisp components of the watercress … click on title for more
Torrejas – A Sweet Indulgence for Carnival
Many countries celebrate Carnival and enjoy one form or another of "Fat Tuesday" rich foods right before the beginning of the Christian season of Lent; Mexico is no exception … click on title for more
Mexican Sausage in Green Sauce with Paddle Cacti
As I remember, in Mexico, longaniza was usually a fresh pork sausage, or cured for only a short time, and prepared with meat with a coarser grind than chorizo. For this recipe, either Mexican chorizo or longaniza may be used, whichever variety is the less cured … click on title for more
Atole – A Corn-Based Beverage
Specifically as a hot beverage, pre-Hispanic atole was originally nixtamalized corn dough (masa) dissolved in water and sweetened with honey or agave syrup; sometimes flavouring agents such as fruit, chiles or cocoa were also used. After the Spanish conquest, atole became another product of culinary fusion, with cinnamon, exotic fruits, and often milk, being added to the mix … click on title for more
My Slice of Mexico 