The meat is cooked for at least 10 hours before the dirt and covers are removed, and the fragrant bundle of cooked meat - the barbacoa - is retrieved … click on image for more
How to Cook Barbacoa without a Pit in the Ground
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Of Mining, Soccer and Patties
What do Cornwall in England, and Hidalgo in Mexico, have in common? … click on image for more
Reina de Fresa – Let’s Celebrate!
For Canada Day: "Reina de fresa" (Strawberry Queen), is a light vanilla cake with strawberries and Chantilly cream filling and icing … click on image for more
Purslane – Redeeming an Ancient Crop
In recent years, purslane has been identified as the highest plant source of Omega-3, and many other nutrients such as vitamins and riboflavin, as well as fiber and dietary minerals. In Mexico, it has remained well established as a key ingredient in traditional dishes … click on image for more
Crispy Stuffed Poblano Peppers with “Caldillo”
This recipe for crispy stuffed Poblano peppers is as representative of homemade Mexican cooking as it gets, and serves as an illustration of several basic techniques that are used in many other applications in Mexican cuisine ... click on image for more
My Slice of Mexico 