One of the biggest battles I’ve had over the years has been fighting my pesky midnight cravings. I try to be somewhat careful all day, but just when I am only an hour away from going to bed, my brain gets hijacked by these crazy cravings to the point of controlling my legs and moving … Read more
This is part of a sponsored campaign with Being Latino and Mondelez. However, all opinions expressed are my own. The spirit of soccer really comes to life when you experience it and share it with loved ones. Like I have said before this year the soccer championships have been really special because we have been … Read more
I’m participating in this sponsored campaign as an influencer in the Niche Parent Network & Conference community. All opinions are my own. When I think of cookies I think of special moments in my childhood, of sitting with a glass of milk to enjoy those home made sweet treats. So when I had the opportunity to review … Read more
Painting Easter eggs is a fun tradition for kids. In Guatemala, painting eggs is also a tradition; it takes place a little earlier than Carnaval. It also involves smashing those painted eggs over the heads of other children in a great Carnaval tradition. But don’t worry! The eggs are drained of their yolks and filled … Read more
In much of Latin America people refrain from eating meat on Fridays and during Holy Week ( Semana Santa) . So the recipes for meatless dishes are plentiful and one of my favorite dishes to eat is Rice Balls. For a meat free rice ball cheese is used . In the Caribbean they tend to … Read more
Create these beautiful Easter (or Spring or any holiday) window clings. Let your creativity run free, and decorate your home with easy, not-so-messy clings! Crafts for Easter usually involve eggs and egg coloring and chocolate in the shape of eggs (and a few bunnies). But primarily, the egg decor takes center stage. While decorating eggs … Read more
You hear a lot about food fusions, and really an Irish Latin fusion is probably one of the most unique combinations I can think of. Irish food deals heavily in potatoes, and brines and root based vegetables where latin cuisine sports a completely different spice profile. I do love to celebrate all the holidays … Read more
Easter season is upon us. In 2014, the 40 days of Lent begin March 5 and end April 17th. The Church asks all Catholics over the age of 14 to voluntarily give up meat every Friday. It has been said that a Pope once began this practice in order to help fisherman. In truth this … Read more
This cute St Patrick’s day shamrock thumbprint craft for kids is easy for little hands and makes for a beautiful St Patty’s Day keepsake. St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner. Just about everyone is digging deep to claim their Irish Roots. Why not? Whether you have Irish roots or not St Patrick’s Day … Read more
Lent is an austere season in Latin America, 40 days full of self denial and sacrifices in preparation for Easter. But before we deprive ourselves of carnal pleasures we make sure to kick it off with a huge party known round the world as Carnaval ( see where the name comes from?) While the Lenten … Read more
