Discover and re-discover Mexico’s cuisine, culture and history through the recipes, backyard stories and other interesting findings of an expatriate in Canada
These three dishes are emblematic examples of Mexican cuisine from different regions in the country, and are ideal for sharing with family and friends at a taco party to celebrate this Cinco de Mayo ... click on title for more
Children's Day is celebrated in Mexico on April 30. Although not a statutory holiday, many schools, parks and museums around the country often have special events for the youngsters to enjoy their day ... click on title for more
Sabanita de res - "Sheet-thin" Beef is simply a good piece of steak, opened in butterfly fashion to make it very thin, and grilled, or fried in a skillet, really fast. The meat retains its tenderness, and it is a very pleasant bite, especially when served with potatoes and the classic side vegetable, asparagus ... click on title for more
Since sunchokes are tubers, they work well in dishes that call for potatoes. Sunchokes may cause bloating and other digestive discomforts, but cooking them in an acidic liquid helps prevent that ordeal. This pickled salad calls for potatoes cooked in vinegar and water, sounding like a perfect dish to substitute with some sunchokes ... click on title for more
When looking at a well-established spring garden, the first new growth usually comes from plants such as crocuses, tulips, violets, and allium; all of them have buried or partially buried swollen parts, which serve as storage of nutrients while the plants are dormant. These swollen underground structures are generically called bulbs, but in fact, only some may be classified as such ... click on title for more
My Slice of Mexico 