A Little about Sweden, Uppsala and Carl Linnaeus’ House & Garden
Uppsala is one of Sweden's largest cities, situated just north from Stockholm. Uppsala University, the oldest in Scandinavia, was founded in 1477, becoming a hub for learning and research. Carl...
View ArticleA Little about Sweden, Stockholm Museums and Taco Joints
On a guide to Museums in Stockholm there are over ninety entries! There seems to be a museum for everything; and finding tacos in Stockholm was not hard at all ... click on title for more
View ArticleTaco … Friday?
In Mexico, every day is taco day, and in the US they have Taco Tuesday, but in Sweden, Friday is the preferred day to enjoy a family taco night ... click on title for more
View ArticlePambazo – A Bun and a Sandwich
A pambazo is a sandwich named after the bun traditionally used in its preparation. This crispy treat is frequently offered at outdoor events, such as fairs, and religious or civic holidays, of course...
View ArticleColima Style Fresh Corn and Cheese Soup – Minguiche
Since it is still corn season here in Southern Ontario, I was looking for a Mexican dish to take advantage of elotes (fresh corn). I came across Minguiche or Minguichi, as it is called in the...
View ArticleMinguiche and Uchepos – Michoacán Style Cheese and Pepper Dish and Fresh Corn...
The original Minguiche dish comes from the state of Michoacán, where the dish is very creamy, and has no corn. I gave it a twist by using melting instead of fresh cheese, for a very thick and rich...
View ArticleHibiscus – An Edible Plant
Hibiscus is a genus of plants, well known as ornamentals, as well as for some of the species being used for industrial and culinary applications. Although most species of the genus are identified as...
View ArticleHibiscus Tacos
In my previous post, I described how hibiscus is used to prepare a refreshing beverage, and mentioned that in Mexico, the leftover cooked solids are often discarded, but that in recent decades, they...
View ArticleThree Oat Beverages – Tres bebidas de avena
In Mexico, oats have been used in morning smoothies (licuados) for many years, by the addition of a scoop of flakes in the blender, along with milk and fruit. Nowadays, licuados and aguas frescas...
View ArticleApple Squares – An Autumnal Treat
This easy apple cake is the perfect fall bake, to take advantage of the plentiful fruit offerings at markets and grocery stores ... click on title for more
View ArticleFall Gardening
The weather is getting colder in Southern Ontario, and it is time to tidy up the garden. Here are six happenings in my backyard this week ... click on title for more
View ArticleBuñuelos de Molde
To prepare buñuelos de molde (from a mould), a metal mould is dipped in a lose batter; the batter coats the mould and gets released from it when immersed in hot oil, rendering a pretty shape ... click...
View ArticleBlack Bread for the Day of the Dead
In recent years, many variations on pan de muerto, the traditional bread for Mexico's Day of the Dead,have been created, such as stuffing with sweet fillings, or adding flavourings like chocolate or...
View ArticleGround Steak – Bistec Molido
In many Mexican homes, bistec molido (ground steak), is a frequent item on the menu rotation; the well-seasoned ground meat, and the crispy bread coating make this main dish everyone's favourite....
View ArticleFried Empanadas
Empanada is a generic name for patties, usually a disk of dough that is stuffed and folded in half before cooking. They may be made both wheat or corn flour, and cooked on the grill, baked, or fried....
View ArticleMexico City’s Monument to the Revolution
November 20, 1910 marked the onset of the Mexican Revolution War. One of the most iconic structures in Mexico City is El Monumento a la Revolución - the Monument to the Mexican Revolution ... click on...
View ArticleMolcajete – An Ancient Tradition yet still Useful Kitchen Tool
A molcajete is a Mexican mortar carved from volcanic rock, that comes with a pestle of the same material, called tejolote. Molcajetes have been used in Mexico since pre-Hispanic times, and authentic...
View ArticleGansito™ Cake – A Full-Size Dessert Inspired by a Classic Snack
It has become a trend to make full-size cakes that look exactly like snack-size treats, from French fries to chocolate bars and more. For my church's annual Christmas sale, I thought of creating a...
View ArticleSweet Bread – Marranitos
A major pilgrimage to the Basilica of the Virgin of Guadalupe occurs every year during the first days of the month of December, when people travel long distances, often by foot, hoping to arrive on...
View ArticleThat 70s Christmas
My daughters and I take turns choosing a theme for our Christmas décor and menu, and this year it was my turn. I decided to go for a retro 1970s theme, which was easy to plan, since I grew up in that...
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