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My Slice of Mexico

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Tag: Tummy Tuesday

Ingredients, Mexican Cuisine

Purslane – Redeeming an Ancient Crop

June 23, 2018June 17, 2024by Irene18 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

My Fusion Recipes

Germany vs Mexico – Wurst Tortas

June 16, 2018August 15, 2018by Irene12 Comments on Germany vs Mexico – Wurst Tortas
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

Mexican Cuisine

Vegetarian Breakfast Tacos

June 5, 2018August 15, 2018by Irene7 Comments on Vegetarian Breakfast Tacos
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

snack, appetizer

A Simple Garden Salad

June 2, 2018August 15, 2018by Irene7 Comments on A Simple Garden Salad
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.

Mexican Cuisine

Huevos Divorciados – A Sad Story with a Happy Ending

May 29, 2018August 15, 2018by Irene10 Comments on Huevos Divorciados – A Sad Story with a Happy Ending
Huevos Divorciados – A Sad Story with a Happy Ending

“Huevos divorciados” literally “divorced eggs,” received this name because the two sauces used should not touch, so the eggs “are not meant to be together” ... 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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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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