The deliciously flavorful tamarind fruit, commonly used in Latin American cuisine, adds depth and infuses this margarita with exotic flair. I have always thought that the combination of tamarind and salt was just sublime, but then again, I love tangy flavors. This article contains affiliate links. If you buy or book through them, I may … Read more
I love experimenting with new flavors and new recipes. When I went to Walmart I was truly surprised by the variety of Coffee-Mate flavors. Coffee-Mate also offers fat free and sugar free creamers that will not only add flavor to your drink but also let you enjoy your favorite drinks or recipes without feeling guilty. … Read more
El Día de Reyes Magos, Three Kings Day or Epiphany, is a Christian holiday celebrated in many Latin American countries on January 6th. Children get presents on this day from the Magi instead of receiving them on Christmas from Santa Claus. El Día de Reyes’s celebration commemorates when the Three Wise Men bring gold, incense, … Read more
My kids are 4 and 7 and like most kids today they love technology and I love using technology as a tool to help them learn new things. That is why I am so excited about Cypher Kids Reality Cards, they are a great way for your children to learn about letters, numbers and wild … Read more
Guatemalan tostadas are crispy fried tortillas spread with three traditional sauces: guacamole, refried black beans, and recado. It’s the appetizer every Guatemalan household puts out during the holidays, and it comes together in about 35 minutes once the sauces are made. This isn’t the Mexican tostada bar with a dozen toppings — it’s a specific three-sauce combination, and once you’ve had it, you’ll understand why Guatemalans get territorial about which one is theirs.
Chilaquilas (wich is not to be confused with the Mexican traditional dish Chilaquiles) is one of my favorite Guatemalan dishes. Guatemalan Chilaquilas are like a tortilla or güisquil (knows as chayote in Mexico or pear squash in the US) grilled cheese. They are perfect as a snack and the güisquil version is loaded with amino acids and vitamin C making it a … Read more
From December 16th to Christmas Eve, Guatemalans celebrate the traditional Posadas Navideñas. Each night, a group of people visits three houses. Through this song, a ritualistic dialogue takes place in which José and María look for lodging to spend the night. The posada song is an essential part of Christmas traditions in Mexico, Guatemala, and … Read more
The posadas are one of the most important Christmas traditions in Guatemala. Christmas in Guatemala is such a special time of the year filled with delicious food, traditional Christmas songs and different holidays and customs. The Christmas holidays in Guatemala usually kick off with la Quema del Diablo on December 7th, followed by the posadas navideñas and … Read more
As I write this post the clicking of the keyboard on my laptop is accompanied by sniffling and occasional coughing, I have a cold for the second time in two months. Being sick is no fun but when mommy is sick it’s really tough on everyone at home. As mom’s we have to take care … Read more
I recently posted about The Dying Tradition of La Quema del Diablo and wanted to share with you these wonderful pictures taken on December 7th 2012 in Guatemala by my dear friend Pedro Pepió. He is a wonderful photographer and I am thankful that he let me share his work on my blog. You can … Read more
