view of Williamsburg bridge in Brooklyn

Exploring Brooklyn’s Greenpoint and Williamsburg Neighborhoods

Williamsburg has redefined and renovated itself to become one of the most popular hotspots in Brooklyn, attracting a mix of artists, writers, hipsters and tourists. Ever since I visited New York City as a child with my family I have been fascinated by it. Its architecture, it’s urban spaces, its multicultural, multilingual and multicolored people are … Read more

Ogunquit Maine in the spring. tulips flowers picturesque town

Ogunquit Maine, A Beautiful Place by the Sea

On a recent trip to New England we took a drive along the coast of Maine and after visiting the Nubble Lighthouse we stopped at Ogunquit.  Considered as one of the most picturesque small towns in the United States, Ogunquit which means “a beautiful place by the sea” in the language of the local Native … Read more

Disney Sofia the First Party Cupcake

Princess and Pirate Party with Disney Junior Familia

Disclosure: This is part of a sponsored collaboration with Latina Mom Bloggers and Disney Junior. However, all opinions expressed are my own. In our family there is a serious love for all things Disney, my daughter is a die-hard Disney fan and when it comes to watching TV Disney Junior is at the top of my kid’s list. … Read more

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