Paula Bendfeldt-Diaz 
Hilachas is a traditional Guatemalan dish similar to the Mexican Ropa Vieja recipe. It is a flavorful and easy-to-make shredded beef stew simmered in a velvety tomato-based recado sauce. Like most beef stews, this traditional Guatemalan food takes time to cook but preparing it is very simple when you use an Instapot or slow cooker. … Read more
Capturing the best pictures of your toddlers and kids can be fun and daunting at the same time. Whether you choose to capture them yourself or hire a professional photography service, handling the moods of the little ones is a task. A lot of hard work and multiple attempts are required to click the perfect … Read more
In this post, you will find the best turkey leftover recipes that the whole family will love. I’ve put together the best turkey recipes to transform your Thanksgiving leftovers into delicious soups, casseroles, enchiladas, and more with these incredible recipes! So rather than settling for a boring turkey sandwich, here are some genius ways to … Read more
Guatemalan molletes are sweet bread rolls stuffed with creamy manjar, fried like French toast, and soaked in a spiced panela syrup. A traditional dessert for el Día de Todos los Santos (Day of the Dead), Lent, and Christmas that’s much easier to make than it looks. Here’s my easy step-by-step recipe for this holiday classic.
When it comes to planning a vacation for your large family, you could go the relatively easy route and buy tickets to a theme park filled with roller coasters, water slides or a certain famous mouse — or you could change gears a bit and schedule a getaway that teaches your children about history and … Read more
If you’re looking for a spooktacular Halloween dessert, these easy Halloween cupcakes are perfect! You can create a bootiful dessert table in under 10 minutes with these super easy Halloween cupcakes! Sometimes, the simplest desserts are the most impressive. You will surprise ghoulish guests of all ages with these easy Halloween food ideas. From ghost … Read more
Jocotes en miel are small tart hog plums simmered whole in a dark panela syrup with cinnamon and cloves until they turn soft and candied. Five ingredients and a slow afternoon on the stove. In Guatemala, they go on the table on November 1st, right after the fiambre during the Day of the Dead celebrations.
This shop has been compensated by Inmar Intelligence and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #FluShotAtSamsClub Flu season is here and there is no better way to prevent the flu than by getting the flu vaccine. I’m sharing how I’m preparing for flu season at home and why I’m choosing to get my flu … Read more
Embrace the Dia de los Muertos holiday with these Day of the Dead crafts ideas with Cricut! Break out your Cricut and do a project with your kids to honor the lives of loved ones that have passed away. These Day of the Dead crafts and free SVG files for Cricut are perfect for your … Read more
Start your spooktacular day with one of these easy Halloween breakfast ideas your kids will love! From jack o’ lantern waffles and bewitching smoothies to healthy Halloween treats, you will find the best Halloween foods to enjoy for breakfast and brunch here. So, remove the spiderwebs from your cauldron, fire up the stove, and fill … Read more
