My husband got me into Mexican food. Before meeting him, the only “Mexican” I had were school cafeteria tacos – you know, grocery store bought taco shells that are more chip-like than a “real” tortilla. My parents never took me to any sort of Mexican when I was growing up – it was pretty much […]
Tag: Mexican cuisine
A Culinary Trip to Mexico at Milagro Cantinas
Recently, I had the opportunity to attend a media dinner at Milagro Cantinas on Mercer, one of three locations in the city. The dinner, which included tastings of several “authentic” dishes on the menu was courtesy of foodie PR company, Butter PR. I have been to Milagro several times in the past, mostly to its […]
Chuck Hughes on Mexican Cuisine (Plus a Scallops Recipe)
Recently, I had the wonderful opportunity to speak with Montreal-based chef and Chopped Canada judge, Chuck Hughes (also of Chuck’s Day Off). He was in Toronto to speak at an event at the Art Gallery of Ontario about Mexican travel (which he says he goes yearly) and Mexican food (for The Taste of Mexico). With […]