December 12 is observed as the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe (of Mexico), in the Catholic calendar. There is another Lady of Guadalupe, in Extremadura, Spain ... click on title for more
The Two Guadalupes
Tag: Word of the day challenge
Flower of the Day – The Holiday Pepper
I brought a few pots inside a few weeks ago, since we have had our first hard frost and snow fall of the season. This serrano pepper plant had some green peppers left, and a couple of days ago, I noticed they had turned bright red, just to announce the beginning of the Holiday season ... click on title for more
Pork in Red Sauce – Asado Rojo
"Asado" translates from Spanish as "roasted"; this dish probably got that denomination from being cooked traditionally over an open wood fire. Now also cooked over the stove, it could receive a promotion to stew, with its generous chunks of pork, in a rich red sauce (as the name indicates, by rojo). Several of Mexico's Northern states have their own versions; this recipe is based on the state of Durango's seasonings, which include a variety of dried red peppers, spices, and an acidic accent, traditionally achieved by adding orange juice or vinegar ... click on title for more
Durango Style Gorditas
The word gordita means “chubby”, a very appropriate name for this dough patty, since it is formed into a nice, round shape, often stuffed generously. It is safe to say that every region in Mexico has its own gordita recipes; in Northern Mexico, it is traditional to grill plain corn masa patties, which are then opened and stuffed with a variety of dishes or stews, called guisados ... click on title for more
Six on Saturday – Fall Harvest
The last of the nice weather - here in Southern Ontario - must be used wisely, letting the last crops mature for as long as possible, but being careful to harvest, bring indoors, or replant at the right times, before the first hard frost arrives. Here are six crops that were wrapped up in my backyard this month ... click title for more
My Slice of Mexico 