I am a runner. I enjoy long distances and hill workouts at my own pace. The more I run and the older I get, the more I realize I need to pay attention to the foods that fuel me and by extension my family. If you are also looking to eat in a more heart … Read more
We are big Monsters Inc fans and we are really excited that the new Monsters University movie is now available on DVD. I mean what’s not to like about those fun Monsters characters? We have a weekly movie night at home so last week we headed to Walmart to buy the Monsters University 2-Disc Blu-ray … Read more
I love empanadas and today I decided to try something new: tuna empanadas. While in Latin America we are used to eating beef and chicken empanadas tuna empanadas are a staple in Spanish cuisine. I gave my empanadas a twist by adding some chipotle peppers which gave them lost of flavor and just enough … Read more
This is a sponsored post. I received ViSalus products and used the Vi-Shape nutritional shake mix to create a delicious Latino inspired oatmeal guava pancake recipe that is high on nutritional value and low on calories s All opinions are sincere and are my own. Like many of you I am constantly trying to improve … Read more
Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. The Food & Wine Conference will be held in Orlando on July 19th-21st. This conference is the ideal place to go if you want to improve your food blogging, no matter if you are a foodie or just post an occasional recipe. In addition to the latest food … Read more
Our goal for 2013 is to eat better. We avoid junk food and soft drinks in general but we wanted to take it a step further and eat healthier. Both my husband and I work from home and we are always on the go, running errands, picking up kids and attending meetings and when we … Read more
Dr. Seuss’ birthday, celebrated every year on March 2nd, has always been a big event in our household. It’s not just a day to enjoy whimsical rhymes and quirky characters; it’s a celebration of imagination, creativity, and the love of reading. For this article I have put together the best activities and ideas to celebrate … Read more
Dinning at Momofuku ko in New York City was truly an unforgettable experience that made me feel like a real foodie, rubbing elbows with gourmet bloggers and gastronomes from all over the world. The dishes where exciting, unexpected and sublime and the whole experience came about as a complete accident. It was our first night … Read more
Guatemalan tostadas are traditional Guatemalan food often served as snacks or appetizers during the traditional holiday festivities. You typically spread Guatemalan tostadas with recado salsa (tomato sauce), refried black beans, and guacamole, topped with onion slices and cheese. In this post, I will share the recipes for the three types of tostadas, one of Guatemala’s … Read more
Chilaquilas (wich is not to be confused with the Mexican traditional dish Chilaquiles) is one of my favorite Guatemalan dishes. Guatemalan Chilaquilas are like a tortilla or güisquil (knows as chayote in Mexico or pear squash in the US) grilled cheese. They are perfect as a snack and the güisquil version is loaded with amino acids and vitamin C making it a … Read more
