Every year, as a child, I would look forward with excitement to December 7th. On that day we would gather old newspapers, magazines and cardboard boxes that we had been collecting in the garage for months and make a big pile on the street next to the curve. We would wait for my father to … 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
The holidays are almost here and it’s a time to say thanks, to remember and appreciate the people in our lives that make a difference. When I think of the holidays I hear the sound of laughter, the warmth of family, the smell of Christmas trees and the taste sweet and spicy taste of holiday … Read more
In this article, we will share an easy recipe for Guatemalan arroz con leche. Arroz con leche is a beloved and traditional Guatemalan dessert that holds a special place in Guatemalan culture. This creamy rice pudding is a delightful combination of rice, milk, sugar, and aromatic spices, making it a comforting and indulgent treat. In this article … Read more
Bath Oil You can make your own, scented bath oil out of baby oil. You can buy nice glass bottles in thrift stores or small glass bottles and containers in craft stores or dollar stores. Make your own labels using scrapbooking materials or print them and decorate with dried flowers and ribbon. Ingredients: 4 fl. … Read more
Sea salt does contains minerals that exfoliate helping improve circulation and flushing out toxins. This body scrub is so easy to make and you might even have the ingredients at home. Ingredients • 2 cups of coarse sea salt • 1 cup of extra virgin Olive oil • 10 drops of lavender essential oil • … Read more
I recently made these Spa themed gift baskets for a Spa Party. They are easy to make and I only spent $7 on each! Since these where such a success I will be making more as gifts this Christmas. You can see the Spa party HERE. What you need • Bath scrunchies 2 for $1 … Read more
‘If you’re looking for the best Guatemalan rellenitos de platano recipe, you’ve come to the right place. I love to share traditional Guatemalan recipes, and this Guatemalan dessert is one of my favorites. Rellenitos are ripe plantains stuffed with refried black beans and covered in sugar. This sweet plantain recipe is one of the most … Read more
Torrejas is a typical Guatemalan dessert very popular during Christmas and Lent. They are the Latin American version of the French toast, and everyone makes them a little different. There are also many different versions of the Guatemalan recipe for Torrejas. I chose this one because it is somewhat easier, and I made sure the … Read more
Buñuelos Guatemaltecos are the quintessential Guatemalan comfort food for cold weather. They are a traditional Guatemalan dessert served for numerous occasions, from Christmas to baptisms and birthdays. A fritter-like ball of dough soaked in rich syrup, buñuelos dulces (or bunuelos) is a popular Guatemalan food commonly sold by street vendors, at state fairs, and during … Read more
