picking eggs for Easter

Easter in the USA and Semana Santa in Guatemala

  Semana Santa and Easter Sunday are one of my children’s favorite holidays. My little guy is all about chocolate, while my daughter loves the idea of the Easter bunny, the parties, and crafts. Easter is almost over, and even though I swear I only looked away for a second, my kids run around the … Read more

My Abuelita’s Recipe: Leche guisada

This is a very special recipe for me and I am really glad I finally got around to sharing it.  My abuelita, who is no longer with us,  used to make this every time we came over for dinner and besides being delicious I loved getting away with eating ladyfingers soaked in wine, it make … Read more

Miercoles Mudo – Los Delfines La Mejor Terapia

  Dale una miradita a mi SORTEO. Mas de 15 oportunidades de ganar libros bilingues.  Puedes participar desde cualquier país. Y tengo pocos participantes asi que tienes aun mas oportunidades de ganar.   HAZ CLICK AQUI.   Pero no digas nada, shhhh! 🙂

Rellenitos de platano recipe

Rellenitos de Platano

‘If you’re looking for the best Guatemalan rellenitos de platano recipe, you’ve come to the right place. I love to share traditional Guatemalan recipes, and this Guatemalan dessert is one of my favorites. Rellenitos are ripe plantains stuffed with refried black beans and covered in sugar. This sweet plantain recipe is one of the most … Read more

Bocado de reina Guatemalan bread pudding

Bocado de Reina – Guatemalan bread pudding

Wondering what to make with leftover bread? Make a simple yet delicious traditional Guatemalan dessert! Bocado de Reina is a Guatemalan cake made with leftover bread, milk, and cinnamon. It is similar to bread pudding but with more of a cake consistency. This easy Guatemalan recipe is a quick and easy version of the traditional … Read more

Now this Is the Best Beer Margarita Ever!

Ingredients 2 12once bottles of light beer, chilled ½ cup of frozen limeade concentrate, thawed ½ onz fresh lime juice ½ onz orange juice 4 fluid ounces tequila 1 fluid ounce triple sec coarse salt for rimming the glasses 1 lime cut into wedges for garnish   Rub the rims of the glasses with the … Read more

How Social Media Allows Me To Share My Culture With Others

Social Media lets us reach more people faster and with less effort, it makes it easier for us to communicate and it lets more people find us! But what about sharing?  According to the dictionary sharing means to use, participate in, enjoy, receive, etc., JOINTLY! Social Media lets us share small details of our lives … Read more

Miercoles Mudo – Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop

Esta es una de mis fotos preferidas.   En un viaje reciente a Guatemala vi esta vitrina en un pueblito en las montañas y tuve que parar a tomar la foto. Me parece que ejemplifica la mezcla y el contraste de culturas que hay en mi tierra de una forma tan clara y original, no solo en … Read more