Discover and re-discover Mexico’s cuisine, culture and history through the recipes, backyard stories and other interesting findings of an expatriate in Canada
This dessert came to Mexico from Spain during colonial times, with the introduction of dairy products from farm animals such as cows and goats, all new to the land. In Mexico, flan is always crust-less; ubiquitous on restaurant menus, whether high-end or family businesses, it has remained popular since colonial times ... click on title for more
This weekend, Mexicans will be commemorating the onset of the Mexican Independence War; traditionally, the president himself comes out to one of the balconies of the National Palace to re-enact the cry for independence, known as “El grito.” Celebrations follow and they most definitely include food … click on title for more
An enchilada is a tortilla in/with chile (pepper); whereas most enchiladas are dipped or covered in the sauce, this rendition from the Mexican state of San Luis Potosi features an ancho pepper paste mixed with the dough (masa) even before forming the tortillas … click on title for more
There are many regional variations of pozole (hominy soup), depending on the different meats, seasonings and toppings available around the country. In the Mexican state of Guerrero, pozole verde (green hominy soup) is the favourite version. The protein of choice for this recipe is traditionally chicken and, as in the case of other pozoles, all three national colours are still represented by topping with lettuce (green), onion (white) and radishes (red) … click on title for more
This month marks the beginning of the school calendar in many countries; it is also the unofficial end of the summer, with temperatures and weather in general changing rapidly. In Mexico, in addition to these beginnings, the first day of September always brings the State of the Nation speech by the president, and several national holidays on the list, with Independence Day (September 16) at the top … click title for more
My Slice of Mexico 