The meat is cooked for at least 10 hours before the dirt and covers are removed, and the fragrant bundle of cooked meat - the barbacoa - is retrieved … click on image for more
How to Cook Barbacoa without a Pit in the Ground
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On How Iceland Reminded Me of Mexico
Maybe one of the most surprising aspects of our family trip to Iceland, was a sense of familiarity during some of our outings … click on image for more
A Moment of Quiet Reflection
I was tired last night, so I did not water my garden; as I rushed to the backyard this morning, I was worrying and wondering if that had been a wise decision … click on image for more
Pitaya and Pitahaya
Because of their names, sweet flesh and black seeds, pitahaya and pitaya are often confused with each other; both are cacti native to Mexico and Central America … click on image for more
The Mexican Bisquet – A Soft Biscuit with a Heavenly Past
A bisquet is a Mexican confection that may be enjoyed as a sweet bread or a savoury biscuit, and which also has a very interesting history … click on image for more
My Slice of Mexico 