Tuna and pineapple ceviche tacos

Tuna and Pineapple Ceviche Tacos

Disclosure: this is a compensated campaign in collaboration with Kikkoman and Latina Bloggers Connect.  However all opinions are my own. When I think of ceviche memories of Guatemala rush back: stopping at a cevicheria on our way to the beach or just getting together to eat ceviche on weekends during the warm summer months.  Ceviche … Read more

Steak and mango salsa

Healthy Recipe: Grilled Tip Sirloin Steak with Mango Salsa

Some of my fondest memories growing up where the family reunions and celebrations. Like a lot of Latino families my family expressed their love with food. My parents are always throwing churrascos or BBQ parties where we eat grilled steak, chorizos, chicken, ribs etc. accompanied by big stacks of tortillas, grilled corn loaded with butter, Mexican … Read more

Easy and healthy avocado and chocolate popsicles.

Avocado and Chocolate Popsicles

Summer in Florida can get pretty hot and humid and because the kids want to be outside playing now that school is out I need to find new ways to keep them cool.  They love popsicles, I mean who doesn’t? So every summer I try to experiment with new flavors and combinations to offer my … Read more

chocolate coconut popsicles

Chocolate and Coconut Popsicles

Looking for something to keep us cool during these hot summer days I decided to make popsicles.  I wanted something different, something that sweet, rich and with a touch of summer flavors so I decided to make chocolate coconut popsicles: it just seemed like the perfect treat to enjoy after a fun day at the beach. For … Read more

Mango banana smoothie

Tropical Mango Smoothie to Celebrate National Dairy Month

Disclosure:This is part of a sponsored collaboration with Florida Dairy Farmers. However, all opinions expressed are my own. Milk is a delicious, easy and affordable way to get the high-quality protein you need to start your day.   One glass of milk packs a strong protein punch with 8 grams of protein, an important nutrient that supports muscle growth … Read more

amaranth Summer Salad

Summer Salad with Amaranth and Chickpeas

Most people have never heard of this grain which is popular in Guatemala and Mexico; amaranth. It is gluten free, very high in protein , low in fat and very high fiber; in short it is very good for you! A quick trip to the health food store or maybe even the health food aisle … Read more

Pirate ship cupcake for pirate party. Free printables!

Pirate Ship Party Cupcakes With Free Printables

These pirate cupcakes inspired in Bucky from Disney’s Jake and the Neverland Pirates are easy to make, all you have to do is download the printable pirate cupcake toppers and liners. We recently threw a fun pirate and princess party for my kids; having a boy and a girl this was the perfect theme.  Although … Read more