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
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
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
Halloween is almost here and this is a great time to show off your Hispanic heritage and find a costume that shows off your Latino culture. Here are some ideas and pictures to set you off in the right direction. CULTURAL Traditional Costumes: I love seeing my kids in our country’s traditional costume. This is … Read more
El 12 de octubre también conocido como el Día Internacional de la Raza es una fecha importante para todos los hispanos. Aquí encontraras ideas para enseñarles a los niños sobre el Día de la Raza a través de actividades y manualidades. ¿Que se celebra el 12 de octubre? El Día Internacional de la Raza celebrado … Read more
Hi, my name is Denna. If you saw me walking by in the mall, you would see a thirty-something, white and freckly woman (obviously a mom), with her hair pulled back and in need of more makeup. What you might not immediately guess about me is that I listen to Luis Miguel mariachi music on a regular … Read more
I believe that music goes beyond being just entertainment, it can reflect your culture, your lifestyle, your personality. An old Chinese aphorism states that its music can define a society. I grew up in Latin America but living in Guatemala is only part of my story. My parents loved The Beatles and classical music so … Read more
The London 2012 Olympics are almost here. It is truly so inspiring to see all of these athletes who are realizing their dreams, who have worked so hard and have excelled by pursing something that they love and it makes your wonder… how do you raise champions? How do you, as a mother help your … Read more
My children have been enjoying the wonderful bilingual books “Elephants to the Rescue/Elefantes al Rescate”, “Bobby and the Soccer Ball/ Bobby y el Balón de Fútbol” and “A Chocolate Brown Balloon/Un Globo Café Chocolate” from Heritage Language for a few weeks now. From the moment they arrived we where pleasantly surprised by the superb quality … 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
