Lorianne Tenove

They say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day . As Canadians , we were brought up to this way of thinking , and most nutritionists would likely agree that one should break the fast after not eating for twelve hours to rejuvenate the body .

In my life experience in Canada , particularly as a child , the breakfast choice during the school week was cereal . On weekends , pancakes , my dad ’ s famous waffles with whipping cream and strawberries , or my mom ’ s quiche were welcomed , accompanied by polka music , of course . Since then , many more breakfast food choices are available for families on the go , but for the most part , the weekly breakfast choices in Canada are pretty predictable . But when you come to Mexico — madre mía !

Breakfast — desayuna — in Mexico is not like any other morning meal I have experienced . The choices are endless , flavourful , and always incorporate fresh ingredients like eggs that are not refrigerated , onions , chilies , garlic , beans , tomatoes , peppers , mushrooms , various meats , tortillas , and fruit .

When I first arrived in Mazatlán , the school administration team wanted to take me out for breakfast . I had no idea what to order on the menu ,

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