Discover and re-discover Mexico’s cuisine, culture and history through the recipes, backyard stories and other interesting findings of an expatriate in Canada
In Central Mexico, and especially in Mexico City, these old-fashioned buns may still be found at bakeries (panaderías). They are generically known as hojaldras (layered), usually called the same when filled with cooked shredded chicken and red mole, and known as Marinas when filled with slices of ham and cheese ... click on title for more
In Mexico, the month of December is full of celebrations; it starts on December 12 with the Feast of the Virgin of Guadalupe, followed by seven days of "las posadas". Christmas Eve usually features a late evening family meal, and Christmas Day, either a turkey lunch, or the delicious "recalentado" - reheated leftovers from the night before. In Central Mexico, especially in Mexico City, el recalentado is always welcome because the dishes are mainly soups or stews, so the flavours keep maturing and developing. The following is a good example of a traditional Mexico City Style Christmas Eve Menu ... click on title for more
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
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
"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
My Slice of Mexico 