by Valentina Diaz | Dec 11, 2018 | Discover, Flavors
Eggnog is a very appreciated Christmas party drink in both the United States and Latin America, where it’s called rompope, ponche crema and more. We bring you this unbelievably easy Christmas recipe, taken from a family tradition from my pastry school teacher, Wendoly Lopez. All you...
by Valentina Diaz | Nov 19, 2018 | Discover, Flavors
This is a traditional Venezuelan pumpkin cake, great as a gluten free dessert option for Thanksgiving dinner, and a twist to the classic pumpkin pie. It’s topped with an aromatic piloncillo glaze with cinnamon, clove, and allspice, and let me tell you: the wonderful smell of his glaze...
by Valentina Diaz | Nov 6, 2018 | Discover, Flavors
A Thanksgiving stuffing recipe that will blow everyone away! Trust us, you haven’t tried anything like this yet. Even though a great juicy turkey is without a doubt the star of the Thanksgiving dinner, for many of us, the side dishes are the most awaited treat of the day. When else can you...
by Valentina Diaz | Oct 26, 2018 | Discover, Flavors
For the Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) festivities in Mexico, it’s a tradition to offer a special kind of bread to the loved deceased ones, along with beautiful flowers, songs and dishes like enchiladas, tamales, chiles en nogada, and much more. This “pan de muerto” (or bread of the...
by Valentina Diaz | Oct 19, 2018 | Discover, Flavors
Make these stuffed peppers for Halloween dinner and add some color and spice to your celebration! While in America Halloween is all about candy, trick or treating and costumes, in Mexico, the day of the dead celebration has a totally different meaning. For Mexicans, October 31st (and...
by Valentina Diaz | Dec 5, 2017 | Discover, Flavors
In Spain, instead of celebrating and exchanging gifts on Christmas day like we do in America, Epiphany (Día de Reyes or Three Wise Men Day) is most celebrated. It’s the day for children to open their presents, for families to reunite, and spread holiday cheer. On this day, it’s typical to...
by Valentina Diaz | Sep 8, 2017 | Discover, Flavors
Horchata is a delicious Mexican drink that will chill you all summer long! It may take some time for the rice and almonds to soak, but after that it’s just blend and serve… So easy! And when the hot weather fades, you can make it and remember those sunny days. This chilled drink...
by Valentina Diaz | Jul 4, 2017 | Discover, Flavors
My very first reference for arroz con habichuela, or rice and beans in English, is from a very popular (also terrible) Puerto Rican song from the 90’s called “Mi Abuela”. As I began to discover this dish, I was pleasantly surprised with the simplicity and the flavor complexity of...
by Valentina Diaz | Jun 2, 2017 | Discover, Flavors
To us gluttons out there, National Donut Day is one of the most expected holidays of the year, since it’s the perfect excuse to embark yourself in a trip of delicious donut indulgence. Boston cream, chocolate, peanut banana, jelly filling, sugar glazed, even the bold savory versions…...
by Valentina Diaz | May 10, 2017 | Discover, Flavors
You have to try these green papaya and mango chicken tacos. It’s an unusual combination, but once you dare to try it, you won’t get enough of it! I really love to use the “green”, or unripe fruits for makings salads. They are such a nice change from the usual salad ingredients like lettuce,...
