Olympics Rings T-Shirt Craft

It’s time again for the Olympics!  Supporting your country (or adopted country) is fun and the Olympics are a great way to show our children that hard work and perseverance can pay off .  To get into the spirit and support team USA in the Winter Olympics ( Guatemala hasn’t participated in the Winter Olympics … Read more

Leche Frita – Latino Donuts

Leche Frita is a delicious any-time dessert with monastic roots. They remind me of Easter Brunch and spring blossoms. I double up on the zest and make the orange and lemon flavors the center of this sweet treat. A dusting of powdered sugar and cinnamon are the only adornment needed but on special occasions its … Read more

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Cream of Huitlacoche (Cuitlacoche) Soup

Ever since I discovered that I can order Cuitlacoche online I have been experimenting in the kitchen and having so much fun creating huitlacoche recipes.  For those of you who do not know what huitlacoche, also knows as cuitlacoche, is it’s a mushroom or fungus that grows on corn.  It has a sweet and earthy flavor … Read more

Valentine’s Spanish Printables – Imprimibles

Sometimes it’s hard for little ones to express their feelings in a traditional Valentine.  But everyone wants to be able to tell the ones they love just how much they care.  This simple Valentine’s printable is in Spanish and English so your younger children can create a meaningful Valentine’s day message. The premise for this … Read more

Poached Pears in Red Wine

I adore poached pears. I love how light yet completely satisfying this dessert is. It’s always elegant and quite easy to prepare. Poached pears are also quite versatile. With just four little ingredients and essentially one step, poached pears are the perfect dessert to throw together just before you serve dinner. When the meal is … Read more

Easy Valentine’s Food Decor

Throwing a party usually results in having to throw together decorations for the table.  An easy way to add a festive look to your table can be  achieved with toothpicks and ribbon.  Spools of different ribbons are usually just a dollar or two and felt pieces can be found in the seasonal aisles of craft … Read more

Heart Healthy Quinoa Avocado Salad

I am a runner. I enjoy long distances and hill workouts at my own pace. The more I run and the older I get, the more I realize I need to pay attention to the foods that fuel me and by extension my family. If you are also looking to eat in a more heart … Read more