Discover and re-discover Mexico’s cuisine, culture and history through the recipes, backyard stories and other interesting findings of an expatriate in Canada
King Oyster mushrooms have thick, meaty white stems which, along with their punch of umami taste, makes them ideal as a wonderful alternative to steak in many vegetarian recipes, such as these mouth-watering tacos ... click on title for more
In Mexican cuisine, the term "ahogado" (drowned, in English) refers to a foodstuff served immersed in a liquid, such as salsa or a thick broth. Tacos ahogados are always prepared with corn tortillas and then fried until crispy, but different regional recipes call for specific fillings, toppings and "drowning" liquids, such as these Mexico City style tacos, filled with potatoes and drowned in green salsa ... click on title for more
Coricos are ring-shaped cookies made with corn flour, very traditional in some northern Mexican states. In small communities and rural settlements, homemade batches of these sweet treats are baked year-round, and especially for Catholic Holy week and Easter. In larger communities and cities, packages of coricos are omnipresent at supermarkets and corner store displays alike ... click on title for more
Empanaditas means "little patties", also the name of one of the most traditional sweet treats in the Mexican state of Sinaloa, and in particular, in the city of Los Mochis. Traditional countryside recipes call for beer amongst the ingredients for the dough ... click on title for more
I have bought several packets of new seed, as seen in the photo. Some are staple crops, while others are new to me, with strong Mexican connexions ... click on title for more
My Slice of Mexico 