Discover and re-discover Mexico’s cuisine, culture and history through the recipes, backyard stories and other interesting findings of an expatriate in Canada
“Calabaza en tacha” a syrupy treat of winter squash (such as pumpkin) and spices, is a traditional dish for Day of the Dead offerings, and to enjoy at home during the season … Click on image for more
A very popular way to serve birria, especially in restaurants, or to use leftovers, is to make tacos with the meat, and doctor the sauce to serve as a broth on the side. Of course, a fiery chile de árbol salsa is the perfect complement to this meal … Click on image for more
When looking for recipes including ginger, I came across a very popular dish called Birria, which originated in the state of Jalisco, with regional variations in other states, such as Zacatecas and Colima … Click on image for more
Spicy sauce sometimes substitutes wasabi paste in Mexican sushi plates, but Japanese pickled ginger is still often served, since its sweet vinegary taste is a delicious contrast to salty or spicy flavours, in addition of being a refreshing palate cleanser … Click on image for more
With temperatures steadily dropping, particularly overnight, frost has started to make a few appearances in my backyard, which means that my potted tender plants have been indoors for at least a week now. For my ginger, first I loosened the dirt in the pot and pulled all the plants out very gently, to assess the harvest … Click on image for more
My Slice of Mexico 