quick, easy, Healthy guava and strawberry smoothie.

Recipe for Guava Strawberry Smoothie

  In my family there is always milk in our refrigerator. My kids drink it on it’s own and we also use it to make shakes and smoothies. Recently I prepared for them a delicious guava and strawberry smoothie and I want to share the recipe with all of you. Guava Strawberry Smoothie Ingredients 1/2 … Read more

monsters university mike quesadillas snack

Monsters University Mike Quesadillas

My kids are just in love with Monsters Inc. so we had a little Monsters University themed party the other day at home.  I came up with some fun Monster University snacks and crafts and we also watched the Monsters University movie which, a great movie for the whole family as it not only kept … Read more

Rice Balls Argentine

Rice Balls Recipe – Bombas de Arroz Argentinas

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

Pine Island Florida

Discover Pine Island Florida – A Hidden Paradise

It’s just a few miles from home (Cape Coral, FL), but once you cross the short strip of asphalt that connects Pine Island with the mainland you feel like you are entering a different world. Pine Island (in Lee County) is the largest island (17 miles long and 2 miles wide) on the west coast … Read more

Spiced Tilapia Dinner

Spiced Tilapia

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

Carnaval Cake Pops

Carnaval is a fun time to celebrate with kids.  The music, the sites and the food are so bright and vibrant; kids are just naturally drawn to the energy of Carnaval.  Here in the states Carnaval and Mardi Gras are somewhat interchangeable.  The premise is the same, which is a whole lot of partying before … Read more

Guatemalan Bananas with Sweet Cream

Bananas are delicious on their own account! but with little effort, you can create some incredible desserts.  In Guatemala, bananas are popular, as you can imagine, and a huge variety of food is made from or accompanied by bananas.  Guatemalan Bananas are delicious and cinnamony and light, all-around fantastic.  Place these bananas on pancakes, brownies, … Read more