Mango-Cucumber Brown Rice Salad And The Importance Of Family Meals

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #EatLightEatRight #CollectiveBias I was born in Chicago, Illinois. And while I talk a lot about being Latino and Guatemalan, a lot of my earliest memories are of snowy, white Winters and steaming bowls of soup in the midwest.  In … Read more

Flor de Lis Restaurant in Guatemala City

Where To Eat In Guatemala City: A Taste Of Mayan Cuisine

Looking where to eat the best dishes in Guatemala City? You’re in the right place! Finding the best restaurants in town can be a bit of a hunt, but that’s where I come in. From traditional Guatemalan food to a delicious fusion of Mayan cuisine and modern gastronomy, here is the best foodie guide to … Read more

cat at Ephesus ruins, the cats of Turkey

The Cats of Ephesus

If you have been to Istanbul you must have seen them: they sit on rugs at the Grand Bazar, they walk on the sidewalks of Sultanahmet and doze off on the steps of mosques. They might even startle you by sneaking into your hotel room and they keep you company while they wait patiently at your … Read more

Easy Rosca de Reyes bollos

Our Favorite Dia De Reyes Traditions

El Dia de Reyes or Three Kings Day traditions are an important part of our holiday celebrations.  For a lot of people the Christmas season is over. Many families are taking the tree down to be turned into mulch (or simply puting it back in the box) and scaling their roofs to (carefully) remove all … Read more

Easy Rosca de Reyes bollos

Easy Rosca De Reyes Buns

Christmas is behind us, but we are still waiting for one of our favorite holidays at our home: El Día de Los Reyes Magos, or Three Kings Day. Children receive gifts from the Three Magi on this day, and families get together and eat Rosca de Reyes. Rosca de Reyes or Roscón de Reyes is … Read more

DY reindeer mason jars last minute Christmas gift

Giving Back This Holiday Season: DIY Reindeer Mason Jars

“This is a sponsored post in collaboration with “Clangers”and Coolabi. All opinions are my own.” I this time of the year: the fragrance of our tree filling the house with Christmas spirit, Christmas music that brings back memories of childhood, sharing traditions with the kids and seeing their excitement as they count off the days until … Read more

Holiday ham with sweet potato pineapple salad

Holiday Ham With Pineapple Sweet Potato Salad

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #ForTheLoveOfHam #CollectiveBias Christmas time is all about traditions.  No matter what part of the world your family originates from there are certain foods and celebrations that encompass the season for you and your crew.  We have some wonderful Cuban friends … Read more

Star Wars the Force Awakens holiday ornament

DIY Star Wars Glowing Snow Globe Holiday Ornament

I can’t deny it, I have been caught up in the Star Wars craze.  I’ve always loved the Star Wars movies but now that my daughter is also a huge fan waiting for the Star Wars The Force Awakens movie to come out has been so exciting.  So while we wait to see it we … Read more