Bistec sandwich

Bistec Picado Sandwich Recipe: The Perfect Football Party Food

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #KickUpTheFlavor #CollectiveBias Are you ready for some football? The Diaz family is certainly ready and pretty excited about the playoff games and of course the big game.  We’ve gotten into hosting football parties and this year should be no … Read more

Woman standing in from of Hagia Sophia in Istanbul

Should Terrorist Attacks Deter You From Traveling?

As I hear the news about yet another terrorist attack my heart sinks. Having spent two weeks in Turkey just last month the suicide bomber incident in the heart of Sultanahmet really hit close to home. My heart goes out to those affected by the violence and to all the Turkish people. After the initial … Read more

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: The Best Restaurants In Guatemala City in 2026

Looking for the best restaurants in Guatemala City? This local guide covers exactly where to eat in Guatemala City, from award-winning fine dining restaurants and traditional Guatemalan cuisine to neighborhood favorites, specialty coffee shops, and unforgettable food experiences. Whether you’re visiting for a day or planning a longer stay, these are the Guatemala City restaurants … 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