I have been growing edibles in my backyard in Southern Ontario for ten years. This post features six that have enhanced my Mexican recipes throughout that decade ... click on title for more
Six Backyard Crops for the Mexican Kitchen
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Freezing Rain
Freezing rain is formed by cold raindrops that freeze upon contacting the ground or any other surfaces, forming a thin layer of ice, as seen above on a cherry branch, in a photo from this morning, taken in my garden in Southern Ontario ... click on tittle for more
Chocolate Covered Corn Flakes
A batch of chocolate covered corn flakes is a delightful Valentine's Day treat, easy to make anywhere in the world, with two simple ingredients ... click on title for more
Black History Month – Ethnohistory in a bowl of Beans
The origins of "Frijol con Puerco" - Beans with Pork, shed some light on the true social role of Afro-Yucatecans during colonial times ... click here for more
Yucatan Style Black Beans with Pork – Frijol con Puerco
In Yucatan, many families have a strong tradition of eating specific dishes on each day of the week, and Mondays are known as the day for a bowl of beans with pork. Although it takes a long time to cook, this dish is easy to make, involving only short periods of active time; it is understandable why cooks would choose to make it on Mondays, to ease their way into the week, but that makes it also a great choice for a satisfying and comforting meal, any day of the week ... click on title for more
My Slice of Mexico 