Chorizo Burger with Blue Cheese Chipotle Sauce

The chorizo and blue cheese chipotle sauce give this burger a lot a flavor and a little kick. Toped with tomato and avocado; simply mouthwatering.  This recipe is easy to make and after tasting this recipe bursting with sabor your regular burgers will seem boring. Last night when my husband asked me for hamburgers, AGAIN … Read more

10 Articles & Studies Supporting Bilingualism in Children with Disabilities

It’s a common misconception that for children with cognitive or developmental disabilities learning two or more languages can further negatively affect their language development.  This belief is even shared by many physicians, therapists and special education teachers who regularly advice parents of children with disabilities to speak to them only in English. This advice goes … Read more

recipe for tamarind margarita cocktail

Frozen Tamarind Margarita Cocktail

The deliciously flavorful tamarind fruit, commonly used in Latin American cuisine adds depth and infuses this margarita with exotic flares. I have always thought that the combination of tamarind and salt was just sublime, but then again I love tangy flavors. photo credit: Kenn Wilson via photopin cc Tamarind has always been one of my … Read more

Dia de Reyes traditions

Sharing El Día de Reyes With My Kids

El Día de Reyes Magos, Three Kings Day or Epiphany, is a Christian holiday celebrated in many Latin American countries on January 6th. Children get presents on this day from the Magi instead of receiving them on Christmas from Santa Claus. El Día de Reyes’s celebration commemorates when the Three Wise Men bring gold, incense, … Read more

Guatemalan tostadas with guacamole, black beans and tomato sauce

Traditional Guatemalan Tostadas Recipe

Guatemalan tostadas are traditional Guatemalan food often served as snacks or appetizers during the traditional holiday festivities. You typically spread Guatemalan tostadas with recado salsa (tomato sauce), refried black beans, and guacamole, topped with onion slices and cheese. In this post, I will share the recipes for the three types of tostadas, one of Guatemala’s … Read more

Healthy Chilaquilas from Guatemala

Chilaquilas (wich is not to be confused with the Mexican traditional dish Chilaquiles) is one of my favorite Guatemalan dishes. Guatemalan Chilaquilas are like a tortilla or güisquil (knows as chayote in Mexico or pear squash in the US) grilled cheese. They are perfect as a snack and the güisquil version is loaded with amino acids and vitamin C making it a … Read more

Song of las Posadas Navideñas: A Guatemalan Holiday Tradition

From December 16th to Christmas Eve, Guatemalans celebrate the traditional Posadas Navideñas. Each night, a group of people visits three houses. Through this song, a ritualistic dialogue takes place in which José and María look for lodging to spend the night. The posada song is an essential part of Christmas traditions in Mexico, Guatemala, and … Read more