As Día De Los Muertos, the Day of the Dead, approaches, I’m sharing some of my favorite marigold recipes. And yes, you can use these vibrant orange and yellow flowers, also known as cempasuchil, for cooking! Beyond their beauty, marigolds hold deep cultural significance in this annual Mexican celebration, adorning ofrendas (altars) and gravestones to … Read more
From sugar skulls and catrina cookies to skeleton cookies and shortbread pan de muerto cookies, you will find a list of the best Day of the Dead cookies here! One of our favorite Day of the Dead activities with kids is making and decorating Day of the Dead cookies. It’s more than just a fun … Read more
This recipe for Day of the Dead cookies is so easy to make. A twist on the traditional gingerbread men, these skeleton cookies are so much fun to bake and decorate and delicious, too. They’re perfect for enjoying with a cup of Mexican hot chocolate or a cool glass of horchata. Delicious and Easy Day … Read more
Celebrate the vibrant traditions of Día De Los Muertos with a delightful twist on flan, a traditional Day of the Dead food. This easy marigold (cempasuchil) flan recipe infuses the essence of marigold (cempasuchil) flowers into a classic and beloved dessert. Marigolds, known as cempasuchil in Spanish, hold a special place in the heart of … Read more
This easy Day of the Dead cake with buttercream frosting recipe is just what you need to create a stunning Día De Los Muertos chocolate cake. You don’t have to be an experienced baker to make this amazing sugar skull cake, just follow the step by step instructions! If you’re looking for beautiful Day of … Read more
This is an easy recipe for guaguas de pan or bread babies which are a traditional Day of the Dead food in Ecuador and other Andean countries. This bread shaped and decorated like a baby has a great symbolic significance. Day of the Dead, known as Dia de los Muertos in Spanish, is a vibrant … Read more
This Day of the Dead recipe for cempasúchil atole is an easy-to-make warm drink perfect for enjoying along with pan de muerto or other traditional Day of the Dead foods for Dia de los Muertos. You can make this easy marigold recipe in thirty minutes or less. The cempasuchil flowers give this atole a unique … Read more
This easy Día De Los Muertos sugar skull is an easy quilling project. This fun Day of the Dead craft is perfect for beginners. This will make a beautiful addition to your list of Day of the Dead crafts for kids. This engaging Day of the Dead project offers an opportunity for young artists to … Read more
This recipe for Catrina sugar skull cookies is one of my favorite Day of the Dead cookies. These Dia de los Muertos cookies twist the popular sugar skull cookies by turning them into catrinas with beautiful flower crowns. You start with a fool-proof cutout sugar cookie recipe, then cover them with royal icing and have … Read more
The most popular Day of the Dead flower varieties include, of course, marigolds as the most iconic Dia de los Muertos flowers. However, several other flower varieties are commonly used to decorate ofrendas and gravesites for this special occasion including cockscomb, baby’s breath and others. Let’s take a closer look at what each Day of … Read more
