Paula Bendfeldt-Diaz 
Agua de tamarindo is a refreshing Guatemalan tamarind drink made from tamarind pulp, water, and a touch of sugar. Sweet, tangy, and served cold over ice, this agua fresca is a hot-weather staple across Guatemala and much of Latin America. This easy tamarindo drink recipe walks you through making it from store-bought tamarind pulp or fresh pods, plus where to find tamarind in the U.S.
Yaxhá is one of the best Maya ruins in Guatemala if you want history, jungle, wildlife, and lake views without the heavy crowds of Tikal. The Yaxhá-Nakum-Naranjo National Park is generally open daily from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and current entrance fees are usually Q40 for Guatemalan nationals and Q80 for foreign visitors. Some … Read more
While the Candy Cane Martini is probably the most popular candy cane cocktail to enjoy at Christmas parties, there are lots of other amazing candy cane cocktails that you can try. Christmas candy canes are one of my favorite holiday candies. Besides making candy cane Christmas cookies and lots of other candy cane recipes every … Read more
If you’re wondering what to do with leftover candy canes, don’t despair. Check out these easy candy cane recipes! From your favorite candy cane desserts like cookies, cakes, and bark to hot chocolate and fudge. And be sure to check out my candy cane cocktail recipes which include lots of versions of the delicious candy … Read more
When it comes to Christmas desserts, Christmas cupcakes can be a very festive and fun option. And like Christmas cookies, Christmas cupcakes are perfect for gifting and for bringing to your kids’ classroom Christmas party. One of my favorite things about Christmas is all of the delicious Christmas treats. When it comes to holiday desserts, … Read more
If you’re looking for the best Christmas desserts for kids, you’ve come to the right place. You will find so many cute and fun Christmas treat recipes perfect for a Christmas party or even as part of a Christmas dessert board on Christmas eve dinner. These super easy Christmas dessert recipes are perfect for kids … Read more
If you live in the Miami area or are headed to Miami for Art Basel don’t miss the Circularity of Time art exhibit at Tanya Brillembourg Art in Key Biscayne showcasing pieces from contemporary Guatemalan artists of Mayan descent Antonio Pichillá, tepeu choc and Manuel Chavajay. As a Guatemalan the pieces in this exhibit really … Read more
We can’t always protect our children from adverse experiences but we can help them build resilience and buffer the negative effects of ACES. (This post is supported by The @CDC. Opinions are my own.) About two months ago Southwest Florida was hit by a category 4 hurricane. We only had a day of warning and … Read more
Halloween is not just for kids! If you’re looking for the best Halloween cocktails for your Halloween party (or want fun and easy Halloween alcoholic drinks to sip after trick or treating with the kids), this post is for you! From spooky margaritas and Halloween martinis to gory and gross shots, here are many easy … Read more
Hotel Villa Santa Catarina is an excellent option if you’re looking for one of the best hotels in Santa Catarina Palopó on the shores of lake Atitlán in Guatemala. My favorite thing about this great Atitlán hotel is its location only 10 minutes from Panajachel and steps from the Santa Catarina Palopó pier. Even though … Read more
