by Erika De Paz | Jan 10, 2018 | Discover, Flavors
The holidays sometimes fill you with extra pounds and an extra helping of guilt, but you can fix that! Learn how to prepare a green smoothie for a full body detox. December can be a month of excesses. We all take advantage of the Holiday season to eat and drink without restrictions....
by Erika De Paz | Dec 12, 2017 | Colors, Discover
New Year’s eve is about to arrive. Discover the traditional rituals of three Latin American countries on the night of December 31st. With just a few days to go before saying goodbye to 2016, there are many people that are already preparing to celebrate the last day of the year… Big...
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 Erika De Paz | Nov 24, 2017 | Colors, Discover
The holidays are here, the best time to share our customs. Discover different Latin American Christmas traditions from three different Latin American countries. One of the most beautiful times of the year is, without a doubt, Christmas. Beyond the lights, the decorations, and the...
by Erika De Paz | Nov 9, 2017 | Colors, Discover
There’s a place in Brazil where we can get our feet wet in the middle of the desert. An immense plain where sunsets take your breath away. A hidden corner in Latin America that perfectly combines the blue of the water with the white of the sand: Lençóis Maranhenses National Park. This giant...
by Erika De Paz | Nov 2, 2017 | Discover, Flavors
There are beverages that are simply excuses. Yes, excuses for seeing each other, for having a nice chat and for sharing moments… Mate is one of them. Preparing and drinking it together is a social ceremony that brings people closer. This infusion, made from the leaves of the Yerba Mate...
by Nativo Crafts | Oct 28, 2017 | Discover, Flavors
National Chocolate Day is a day we take very seriously! Well, maybe not seriously but we definitely like to celebrate it. After all, some of the best cocoa comes from Latin America, just like our beautiful crafts. So in the spirit of this important day in the Nativo Crafts calendar, here...
by Erika De Paz | Oct 1, 2017 | Colors, Discover
Lakes give us a feeling of peace few other places can give. They all convey that special powerful calm that invites us to think and connect with ourselves. There are many lakes in the world, and though we might think they are all alike there’s one that stands out. When we visit Lake...
by Erika De Paz | Sep 18, 2017 | Discover, Flavors
Maybe few people know that cashew is a Latin American nut. This seed comes from the northernmost part of South America, specifically Venezuela and Brazil. It’s one of the best gifts this continent has given to the world. The crops quickly extended to other continents when Portuguese...
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...
