The week started with well above-average temperatures in Southern Ontario, but today we are back to more seasonal weather. I went around the backyard to assess whatever was left of my crops … Click on image for more
An Autumnal Slice of Life
Tag: watermelon
Hello, Gardening 2018!
Yesterday, I went to check the garden beds in my backyard, and while listening to the birds chirping in the background, I spotted splashes of green all around ... click on image for more
What is “Pico de gallo”?
I asked my mom if she knew any names for Mexican fruit salad, and she thought of a recipe from the Mexican state of Jalisco called “Pico de gallo”, but when I heard that, I admit that I thought of the popular fresh salsa with tomatoes. I was puzzled ... click on image for more
La Víbora de la Mar
There is a traditional Mexican tune “La víbora de la mar” (“The Sea Snake”), which is sung as part of a game. Two people are assigned as “melón” (“cantaloupe”) and “sandía” ("watermelon") ... click on image for more
Why Watermelon?
Green on the outside, with a white rind and red juicy flesh, it is practically an edible banner of Mexico's national colours, but there is more... click on image for more
My Slice of Mexico 