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February 2, 2024
Mexican history is undeniably rich and diverse , a mosaic of cultures that has shaped...
January 14, 2024
Mexican cuisine, with its intense flavors and spicy nuances, offers a fascinating playground for beverage...
January 12, 2024
A Mexican soup to invite into your kitchen: Pozole On a cold Quebec evening, what...
À la découverte de la Rosca de Reyes au Québec
December 16, 2023
La Rosca de Reyes est un pain sucré en forme de couronne. Le terme "rosca" désigne une couronne et "Reyes" signifie rois ; la Rosca de Reyes est donc littéralement la couronne des rois.
Recette authentique du pan de muertos mexicain : un délice symbolique pour célébrer El Día de Muertos
October 8, 2023
Découvre la recette traditionnelle du Pan de Muertos, un pain mexicain emblématique du Día de Muertos. Apprends la signification de sa forme symbolique, son histoire et les étapes pour réussir ce pain moelleux parfumé à l’orange, parfait à partager avec un chocolat chaud mexicain ou un café de la olla.
February 1, 2023
Chef Lili shares 5 tips for making the best tacos. As anyone who knows us knows, tacos are practically number one on our list of favorite foods. Tacos have the potential to be so much better than the sad taco kits offered at your local grocery store.
January 19, 2023
The term "T diet" or "vitamin T" refers to all foods that begin with this letter of the alphabet: tamales, tostadas, tacos, tlacoyos, tlayudas, tortas, to name just a few examples.
July 6, 2022
Margaritas are made with tequila, lime juice, and triple sec, though there are many variations on this basic recipe. Some of these variations involve replacing the triple sec with simple syrup. We love how hibiscus syrup gives this cocktail a pretty pink color without adding any artificial ingredients.
April 13, 2022
We discovered that the nopal cactus grows in Quebec. This variety is edible and is used as a vegan taco filling. Kevin from Lili et Gordo met Guillaume at the greenhouses of Le Cactus Fleuri in Sainte-Marie-Madeleine. We discussed the plant's growth and how to cook it like they do in Mexico. We're currently at Le Cactus Fleuri in Sainte-Marie-Madeleine, near Saint-Hyacinthe.
April 10, 2022
We're visiting our corn tortilla supplier. The tortillas are made the same way as in Mexico, but here in Quebec, using the nixtamalization process. They contain only three ingredients: corn, water, and lime. Lili is chatting with Roberto at the tortilleria in Sherbrooke.
November 20, 2021
Atole (pronounced ah-TO-lay) is a hot, thick, and creamy drink, perfect for winter. This Mexican atole recipe is bursting with comforting vanilla and cinnamon flavors.
November 19, 2021
What's the best hot chocolate recipe? The one made with Mexican chocolate. Chocolate has been drunk there since pre-Hispanic times, and with the conquest, it traveled to Europe and from there to the rest of the world.