Mmmmmexican cooking
I have started teaching myself Mexican cooking. Mexican food is not Taco Bell so get that idea out of your head right now. It's healthy and flavourful and easy to make! I made these two items for friends this week. Everyone had seconds:
Rice Cooker Mexican Rice: http://www.food.com/recipe/rice-cooker-mexican-rice-159900
Herbed Pumpkin Seed Mole: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Herbed-Pumpkin-Seed-Mole-365369
The only ingredient that will be hard to find is epazote. Don't even bother trying to find it fresh if you live in Canada. There's a great store called Manotas Organics in St. Lawrence Market that has all the Mexican herbs and spices: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Manotas-Organics-and-Fine-Foods-at-The-St-Lawrence-Market/171500949544252
...and here's everything you ever wanted to know about epazote. Try it on garlic bread. It is soooo good! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dysphania_ambrosioides
Toronto World War II
My great uncle took this photo in Toronto, Ontario, Canada during World War II. Below it is the same street today! The orange MAC-FAB store used to be the Orpheum Theatre that's in the old photo. Thanks to Marion Hunter for the photo and to Fin Thomson for identifying the address!
Fruits of my labour
It's been a busy summer! My first attempt at growing heirloom tomatoes from seed was a moderate success. I've had several meals from them and they are much tastier than anything in the grocery store! The yellow ones are Peruvian Banana and the tiny ones are a commercial variety. I think I'll stick to just a couple plants next year and try other veggies:
