amaranth Summer Salad

Summer Salad with Amaranth and Chickpeas

Most people have never heard of this grain which is popular in Guatemala and Mexico; amaranth. It is gluten free, very high in protein , low in fat and very high fiber; in short it is very good for you! A quick trip to the health food store or maybe even the health food aisle … Read more

Pirate ship cupcake for pirate party. Free printables!

Pirate Ship Party Cupcakes With Free Printables

These pirate cupcakes inspired in Bucky from Disney’s Jake and the Neverland Pirates are easy to make, all you have to do is download the printable pirate cupcake toppers and liners. We recently threw a fun pirate and princess party for my kids; having a boy and a girl this was the perfect theme.  Although … Read more

Little Passports Virtual Travel

Virtual Travel With Little Passports

If you have read my blog before you probably know that I am committed to raising my children to be global citizens.  What does this mean anyway?  And why is it important to me?  Raising global citizens means exposing your children to other cultures, other ways of thinking, other languages, etc. By learning about other people, … Read more

Huitlacoche and Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Huitlacoche and Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Huitlacoche or cuitlacoche has become one of my favorite ingredients lately, ever since I discovered a Mexican grocery store here in Southwest Florida that carries cans and jars of this delicious corn mushroom I have rediscovered it’s earthy and sweet taste and I just can’t get enough of it!   First I tried making some … Read more

Miami Beach lifeguard towers funky colorful fun

The Famous Miami Beach Lifeguard Towers

Spanning an eight and a half mile stretch of beach 25 life guard towers look over the waters of Miami Beach.  Each one boasts bright and fun colors and funky designs, all different yet all coming together to provide on of the busiest beaches in Florida not only with safety but also with a unique character … Read more