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 my previous post, I have created a Spanish-Mexican fusion menu. My main course uses shoulder lamb chops, grilled medium, and served with Spanish-inspired green and red sauces, but with a Mexican twist ... click on title for more
Here are six herbs that are thriving in my backyard this summer, thanks to - or in spite of, at this point - the hot weather we are experiencing in Southern Ontario, Canada ... click on title for more
In Mexico, there are many ways to prepare a comforting seafood soup. This recipe calls for white fish filets and an assortment of seafood, taking its bright red colour from dry red peppers; spiciness may be adjusted to taste by choosing mild guajillos, or hot chiles de árbol, or a mix ... click on title for more
Chicago is an incredibly interesting city, historical in many different ways: as a hub for industry and transportation, important centre for immigration, especially Mexican, and also culturally and in culinary ways. During a recent visit with my husband, we were able to walk around the downtown area, and try some delicious food ... click on title for more
Chicago's neighbourhood of Pielsen is named after the city of Plzeň in the Czech Republic. Until the 1950s, it remained mostly inhabited by European immigrants, but gentrification and new infrastructure in the Near West Side displaced many Mexican families, which then moved to Pilsen. Nowadays, Pielsen is a vibrant neighbourhood with schools, Mexican grocers, restaurants and bakeries, as well as parks, a community centre, and the renowned National Museum of Mexican Art ... click on title for more
My Slice of Mexico 