The beautiful beaches of Mazatlán, in the Mexican state of Sinaloa, served as the perfect backdrop for my niece's wedding … click on title for more
Mazatlán – A Beach Wedding
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Day of the Dead Offerings
I did not want to miss the opportunity to share some pics I took during my recent trip to Mexico, of the interesting offerings in honour of the departed, in preparation for the Day of the Dead (today, November 2) … click on title for more
Pan de Muerto – Day of the Dead Bread
Pan de muerto (literally, bread of the dead) is a sweet bread that is almost always included in Day of the Dead offerings, and traditionally eaten on November 2nd. It is fashioned in a round shape which may represent the natural and endless cycle of life and death, and decorated with small pieces of the same dough to symbolize bones and tears … Click on image for more
Two spicy recipes from Yucatan
In the Mexican state of Yucatán, sweet peppers, moderately hot such as xcatik, or extra spicy habaneros, are frequently served with the regional food, either by themselves, or as part of sauces and quick pickles. Habaneros have an impressive range of 100 000 to 300 000 Scoville units, so I decided that including Filius Blue peppers instead of habaneros in the following two recipes, should be much more tamed in comparison … click on title for more
Canadian Thanksgiving – Still Grateful
All the produce in the photo above, except for the pumpkin, came from my backyard; I am grateful for this beautiful harvest! … Click on image for more
My Slice of Mexico 