For the second year LATISM, the largest organization of Latinos in social media in the US, has selected a group of influential bloggers who represent the voices of their communities and readers to attend a 2 day leadership retreat. The retreat will take place in the Waldorf Astoria in New York City on September 18th … Read more
Here are some Guatemalan crafts for kids that make for easy crafts to teach kids about Guatemala. These fun Guatemalan crafts, activities, and printables are perfect for celebrating Guatemala’s Independence Day on September 15th or any day you want to learn more about this beautiful country. Whether you’re looking for Hispanic Heritage Month crafts for … 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
This easy recipe for Guatemalan empanadas de manjar or empanadas de leche will have you enjoying this traditional Guatemalan dessert at home in no time! I included an easy step-by-step recipe for making these mouth-watering sweet custard-filled empanadas. In Guatemala, particularly during Semana Santa, empanadas de manjar a(lso know as empanadas de leche) are a … Read more
Carnaval in Guatemala, like in many other cultures around the world, is a tradition of religious origin, which is celebrated on Fat Tuesday, right before the start of Lent . In most parts of Guatemala we don’t have a huge celebration like Mardi Gras in New Orleans or Carnaval in Rio de Janeiro. Two exceptions … Read more
Give your Thanksgiving dinner a touch of Sabor with these delicious Latino Thanksgiving recipes! Thanksgiving is an American holiday; it is not celebrated in most Latin American countries. But that doesn’t mean you can’t give Thanksgiving dinner a tropical twist! I believe in food as a way to connect with family and with your traditions. … Read more
This cranberry sauce combined with carambola has the perfect latino twist to make this Thanksgiving an extra special one. Start a tradition by including a traditional dish in your Thanksgiving dinner or by using recipes that include ingredientes Latinos! Ingredients 2 ripe carambolas (starfruits) 1 1/4 cups freshly squeezed orange juice 1 … Read more
Thanksgiving is about family, about giving thanks and about gathering around delicious food and that is something Latinos know a lot of. For me gathering with family and friends around the table always involves making food that connects us to our culture and in my case my chapino roots (Guatemalan). Thanksgiving is an American holiday … Read more
Looking for new and delicious Thanksgiving meal ideas? This tasty cranberry sauce with carambola recipe has the perfect Latino twist to make this holiday season extra special. This recipe for starfruit (or carambola) and cranberry sauce has the ideal amount of sweetness and a slight lip-puckering tanginess that will bring your Thanksgiving food to life! … Read more
