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
Reina de Fresa – Let’s Celebrate!
Tag: Tummy Tuesday
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
Germany vs Mexico – Wurst Tortas
I thought it would be fun to prepare a country-themed fusion dish for each of Mexico’s first round matches at the FIFA World Cup. Mexico’s first game is against Germany ... click on image for more
Vegetarian Breakfast Tacos
The breakfast taco is a true classic across the USA-Mexico border. Both the Southern American state of Texas and the Northern Mexican state of Coahuila have their own versions of the same delightful tortilla filled with chorizo and scrambled eggs ... click on image for more
A Simple Garden Salad
This is my first garden salad of the year. The strawberries could have used an extra day or two before harvesting, but were delicious in the salad, with the sweet touch of Mexican agave syrup in my homemade vinaigrette.
My Slice of Mexico 