A familiar proverb tells us that ‘we are what we eat.’ Until I moved to United States I didn’t realize how important food was and how the preparation and sharing of food is filled with traditions and values that connect me to my family, my culture and to my roots. When I was growing up … Read more
The chorizo and blue cheese chipotle sauce give this burger a lot a flavor and a little kick. Toped with tomato and avocado; simply mouthwatering. This recipe is easy to make and after tasting this recipe bursting with sabor your regular burgers will seem boring. Last night when my husband asked me for hamburgers, AGAIN … Read more
Dinning at Momofuku ko in New York City was truly an unforgettable experience that made me feel like a real foodie, rubbing elbows with gourmet bloggers and gastronomes from all over the world. The dishes where exciting, unexpected and sublime and the whole experience came about as a complete accident. It was our first night … Read more
The deliciously flavorful tamarind fruit, commonly used in Latin American cuisine adds depth and infuses this margarita with exotic flares. I have always thought that the combination of tamarind and salt was just sublime, but then again I love tangy flavors. photo credit: Kenn Wilson via photopin cc Tamarind has always been one of my … Read more
I love experimenting with new flavors and new recipes. When I went to Walmart I was truly surprised by the variety of Coffee-Mate flavors. Coffee-Mate also offers fat free and sugar free creamers that will not only add flavor to your drink but also let you enjoy your favorite drinks or recipes without feeling guilty. … Read more
Guatemalan tostadas are traditional Guatemalan food often served as snacks or appetizers during the traditional holiday festivities. You typically spread Guatemalan tostadas with recado salsa (tomato sauce), refried black beans, and guacamole, topped with onion slices and cheese. In this post, I will share the recipes for the three types of tostadas, one of Guatemala’s … Read more
Chilaquilas (wich is not to be confused with the Mexican traditional dish Chilaquiles) is one of my favorite Guatemalan dishes. Guatemalan Chilaquilas are like a tortilla or güisquil (knows as chayote in Mexico or pear squash in the US) grilled cheese. They are perfect as a snack and the güisquil version is loaded with amino acids and vitamin C making it a … Read more
Family meals are not only my favorite part of the day but also such an important part of our family life. It’s one of the few times during the day that we are all together and that the kids are in one place long enough that I might even get them to tell me about … Read more
We love sweet potatoes and now that fall is here I just want to use them with everything. In search of a new way eat them and as I looked for a dessert that the kids would love I decided to combine it with one of my favorite dishes: arroz con leche. The result … Read more
Pumpkin Arroz con Leche is a delightful and easy dessert that adds a seasonal twist to the classic arroz con leche. Made with long grain rice, cinnamon stick, water, egg, milk, condensed milk, vanilla extract, pumpkin puree, and pumpkin pie spice, this dessert is a comforting pumpkin dessert perfect for fall. This is not really … Read more
