Minguiche and Uchepos – Michoacán Style Cheese and Pepper Dish and Fresh Corn tamales

Minguiche and Uchepos – Michoacán Style Cheese and Pepper Dish and Fresh Corn tamales

The original Minguiche dish comes from the state of Michoacán, where the dish is very creamy, and has no corn.  I gave it a twist by using melting instead of fresh cheese, for a very thick and rich soup, or even turn it into a delicious dip or side dish. Since we are still in corn season here in Southern Ontario, I decided to serve it with uchepos, classic tamales also from Michoacán, made with a paste of fresh corn kernels, and wrapped in their own green husks ... click on title for more

A Little about Sweden, Uppsala and Carl Linnaeus’ House & Garden

A Little about Sweden, Uppsala and Carl Linnaeus’ House & Garden

Uppsala is one of Sweden's largest cities, situated just north from Stockholm.  Uppsala University, the oldest in Scandinavia, was founded in 1477, becoming a hub for learning and research. Carl Linnaeus conducted a good part of his academic work at his official residence in Uppsala, as Botany professor and principal ... click on title for more

A Little about Sweden, and Linköping’s landmarks and Food, including … Mexican!

A Little about Sweden, and Linköping’s landmarks and Food, including … Mexican!

I had the opportunity to visit Sweden last month. My husband had some work to do in the city of Linköping, so I tagged along and we stayed there for two weeks. In addition to the wonderful sites, we enjoyed all sorts of Swedish and other ethnic food, from Indian and Middle Eastern, to an English style pub, French, and Mexican! ... click on title for more