Discover and re-discover Mexico’s cuisine, culture and history through the recipes, backyard stories and other interesting findings of an expatriate in Canada
Inspired by the theme of tlaxcalli (pre-Hispanic name of corn tortillas) and Tlaxcala (place of corn tortillas), the smallest state in Mexico, I went on a quest to find blue corn flour to make a batch of tortillas at home ... click on title for more
In the Mexican state of Tlaxcala, in the municipalities of Nanacamilpa and Españita, there is El Santuario de las luciérnagas- The Firefly Sanctuary, where thousands of fireflies arrive in the summer months. Tlaxcala is the smallest state in Mexico, located in the Central region of the country; in spite of its size, Tlaxcala also has many other attractive features, rich in culture and culinary delights ... click on title for more
Tlayudas are artisan corn tortillas, originally from the Mexican state of Oaxaca; they are becoming better known not only in Mexico, but also internationally … click on title for more
I had the chance to stop in Mexico City for a few days on my way to visit my family in the state of Sinaloa. One of my first adventures was to visit the old neighbourhood of La Condesa … click on title for more
Click here to go to printable recipe: Corn Dough - Masa There is very little consensus on what people first picture when they hear the words “corn flour.” I think of the flour used for masa, a dough to make tortillas, gorditas, and many other Mexican corn products. I understand in Great Britain it will [...]
My Slice of Mexico 