As Halloween and el Día de los Muertos approaches many of you might be thinking about your costumes and a very important part of that is how you will wear your hair. If you are considering a Day of the Dead themed costume here are some great hairstyles if you are dressing up as la … Read more
Fiambre is a Guatemalan dish prepared once a year on November 1st for the Day of the Dead or Día de Los Muertos. Fiambre is a traditional Guatemalan food made from loads of veggies, cold cuts, cheeses, and a delicious caldillo rolled up into an elegant cold salad. Since it is a challenging recipe that … Read more
I am celebrating the Day of the Dead with my children for the first time this year. We tried it last year but they really didn’t understand what was going on, but now they are really loving this beautiful tradition. We are not only having a lot of fun cooking traditional meals and making fun … Read more
I was really excited to find these cute skull Papier-mâché at Michaels. To make these cute boxes you will need: – Papier-mâché skull boxes – White spray paint – Black marker, I used a black oil paint Sharpie – Markers or pait in fun colors Start by painting the boxes white. Then make a design … Read more
The Day of the Dead or Día de los Muertos is celebrated throughout Latin America. In this holiday ancestors and loved ones that have passed away are remembered and honored. It is a celebration of the lives of those who are not with us any longer and views death in a very positive way. It … Read more
Fiambre is a Guatemalan dish that is prepared once a year on November 1st for the Dia de los Santos or All Saits Day, a celebrations that takes place one day before the Dia de los Muertos. Traditionally people visit the cemetery bringing flowers, incense and fiambre to their dead. Today this dish is mostly shared … Read more
I just love October and love Halloween. It’s such a fun time of the year. I have always liked dressing up and now that I have children I enjoy it even more. Being bicultural and bilingual gives us the opportunity to blend traditions and I have to say Halloween and El Día de Los Muertos really … Read more
In Mexican culture, puerquitos de piloncillo are more than just a cookie—they represent a connection to tradition and history. These traditional Mexican cookies are often enjoyed during celebrations, family gatherings, and religious holidays like Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). During this holiday, the pig-shaped cookies are placed on ofrendas (altars) to honor … Read more
Flan de calabaza, or Mexican pumpkin flan, is a rich, creamy dessert that brings together the comforting flavors of pumpkin and caramel in a traditional Mexican custard. Popular during fall, this dessert is especially enjoyed during Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebrations, where it serves as a sweet tribute to loved ones. This … Read more
These sugar skull ginger spice cookies recipe are a delicious twist on the traditional sugar skulls for Día de los Muertos, combining the warm flavors of ginger, cinnamon, and cloves. Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a Mexican holiday that celebrates and honors the memories of loved ones who have passed. Sugar … Read more
