This recipe for Catrina sugar skull cookies is one of my favorite Day of the Dead cookies. These Dia de los Muertos cookies twist the popular sugar skull cookies by turning them into catrinas with beautiful flower crowns. You start with a fool-proof cutout sugar cookie recipe, then cover them with royal icing and have … Read more
The most popular Day of the Dead flower varieties include, of course, marigolds as the most iconic Dia de los Muertos flowers. However, several other flower varieties are commonly used to decorate ofrendas and gravesites for this special occasion including cockscomb, baby’s breath and others. Let’s take a closer look at what each Day of … Read more
If you’re considering experiencing the Day of the Dead in Mexico City we’ve got the scoop on the best events for Día De Los Muertos. Dia de los Muertos in Mexico City is an experience like no other with the best Day of the Dead festivals, parades and events. Mexico City takes center stage as … Read more
As Dia de los Muertos draws near, I’m excited to share one of my favorite and easy Dia de los Muertos crafts. I will be sharing how to make these super cute Day of the Dead painted pumpkins! If you’re looking for easy Day of the Dead craft for kids, these Sugar Skull Pumpkins are … Read more
Get ready to unleash your creativity with a fun and easy felt sugar skull craft perfect for celebrating Day of the Dead, or Dia de Muertos. Day of the Dead crafts are a wonderful way to engage in this vibrant and meaningful tradition, and our easy sugar skull craft is no exception. Whether you’re looking … Read more
Watching a Day of the Dead movie is a great option if you’re looking for ways to learn about the Day of the Dead or are looking for ideas to celebrate Dia de los Muertos with kids. Here you will find the best Day of the Dead movies from animated movies and short films to … Read more
The celebrations for the Day of the Dead in Mazatlán are truly unique experience! If witnessing the Day of the Dead celebrations in Mexico is on your bucket list consider visiting Mazatlán. This Mexican beach destination is less touristy than other Mexican beaches offering an authentic local vibe, lots of history and some of the … Read more
This Guatemalan chancletas recipe is a unique and easy Guatemalan dessert made with chayote squash. Chancletas are sweet stuffed chayotes. The filling is made by mixing the squash with egg, champurrada or bread crumbs, sugar and cinnamon and usually topped with raisins or almonds. Chayote, a type of squash, is commonly used as an ingredient … Read more
Garbanzos en miel, also known as chickpeas in honey, is a traditional Guatemalan dessert that combines the sweetness of brown sugar or panela with the nutty flavor of chickpeas. This chickpea dessert is a popular Guatemalan dish during Lent and Holy Week and during 1ero de Noviembre or Did de Todos los Santos. This Guatemalan … Read more
Manzanillas en miel also known as manzanillas en dulce is a Guatemalan dessert made with the manzanilla fruit (tecojote or Mexican hawthorn). It is also popular in El Salvador where it is known as dulce de manzanilla. This delicious traditional Guatemalan food is usually enjoyed during Semana Santa or Holy Week and Lent. Today I’m … Read more
