My Slice of Mexico

My Slice of Mexico

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Regional Cuisine

Chilorio – A Regional Dish Mastering Globalization

August 10, 2018August 28, 2026by Irene27 Comments on Chilorio – A Regional Dish Mastering Globalization
Chilorio – A Regional Dish Mastering Globalization

Back in the day, chilorio was as a humble local dish that was hardly known, and could not be found, outside the Mexican state of Sinaloa … click on image for more

Mexican Cuisine

How to Cook Barbacoa without a Pit in the Ground

July 27, 2018July 14, 2023by Irene26 Comments on How to Cook Barbacoa without a Pit in the Ground
How to Cook Barbacoa without a Pit in the Ground

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

History and Regional Cuisine

Of Mining, Soccer and Patties

July 13, 2018July 9, 2026by Irene18 Comments on Of Mining, Soccer and Patties
Of Mining, Soccer and Patties

What do Cornwall in England, and Hidalgo in Mexico, have in common? … click on image for more

Celebrations

Reina de Fresa – Let’s Celebrate!

June 30, 2018July 11, 2025by Irene15 Comments on Reina de Fresa – Let’s Celebrate!
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

Ingredients, Mexican Cuisine

Purslane – Redeeming an Ancient Crop

June 23, 2018June 17, 2024by Irene19 Comments on Purslane – Redeeming an Ancient Crop
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

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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

  • Cooking with the Harvest – Fingerling Potatoes and Cherry Tomatoes
  • Six on Saturday – August Harvest
  • Six on Saturday: Summer Flowers
  • Mexican Caramel Crepes – Crepas de cajeta
  • Mushroom Crepes – Crepas de hongos

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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