Discover and re-discover Mexico’s cuisine, culture and history through the recipes, backyard stories and other interesting findings of an expatriate in Canada
Leek and potato soup is often regarded as a thick and smooth soup, sometimes with the addition of cream. In Mexico, the traditional recipe is chunky and in a clear broth … click on image for more
Believe or not, we still had leftovers, and seeing no recovery from my cold in the horizon, I used my imagination and grabbed a few items from my pantry to fix a quick Mexican dinner … Click on image for more
First cultivated in Mexico, how did vanilla become the cornerstone of the finest desserts in Europe? … click on image for more
To celebrate Canada Day this year, I attempted to create a new generation of doner, from the marriage of the Canadian donair and the Mexican taco al pastor … click on image for more
Since my previous post featured pickled fish on the crispy tortillas (tostadas), I wanted a milder choice this time. Also, for vegetarians, this option will still have tons of flavour without the chicken … click on image for more
My Slice of Mexico 