Food

Haga clic AQUÍ para leer este artículo en inglés. Esta publicación está patrocinada por Anthem Foundation. Maria* tiene dos hijos. Ella trabaja a tiempo parcial mientras estudia para ser enfermera. También trabaja como limpiadora de casas los fines de semana y, cuando está disponible, como embajadora de marca en convenciones locales. Sin embargo, a pesar [...]

Food, to me, has always been more than nourishment. Each act of cooking - cutting, mixing, stirring, is an act of love. In my eyes, a meal represents love and caring, or the lack thereof, at the time of preparation. With so much at state, I was worried. Would my adult onset food allergies alter [...]

I absolutely loved Neil Patrick Harris on How I Met Your Mother. His character, Barney, had a sharp wit and a comedic sense of timing that could not have been played by anyone other than him. Recently, thanks to JIF and The Moms, I got to meet him in person and witness that wit and humor [...]

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post; however, my love of this fruit started in the womb. Gracias Mami and Papi! Arroz con gandules. Baked chicken. Escabeche de Guineos y Mollejas. And, the sides: tostones, with mojito, a garlic sauce; amarillos; and, the piece de resistance, my Papi’s favorite, avocado slices drizzled with a pinch of salt and lime. This [...]

Winter begins on December 21. We're already feeling the chill in the mornings and blustery winds throughout the day. According to weather forecasts,  soon we'll have snow and freezing temperatures in the central and eastern states.  If you're like me, staying indoors with a caramel latte and a good movie or book, seems much more appealing than braving [...]

With Easter comes family gatherings and get-togethers. In my family, that includes food, lots and lots of food. Thankfully, everyone contributes. My contribution will be a simple and easy dessert, and this Easter Yogurt Pops Recipe is a healthy crowd pleaser! It's sure to be a hit with both adults and kids. Plus, it makes [...]

Growing up I wasn't much of a mango fan even though my family grew mangoes in their backyard. Now that I'm older, I can't believe I didn't like mangoes! They are chock full of vitamin C, vitamin A, fiber and potassium. They also increase your energy, lower your weight, and best of all, give you [...]

With growing boys young men at home, my grocery bill was pretty expensive. It's was one of my largest bills after rent and garage. Cutting back on food was not an option. They needed their substance! So, I discovered another way. Food waste reduction. One day I had a eureka moment as I was organizing [...]

Dear Readers, I feel as if I owe you an explanation and an apology. So much has happened in my life and I have to admit blogging fell to the wayside. Without getting into the specifics, I've had a few health scares, from blood clots, to unexplained bruising, inflammation and heart pains. Thankfully, the doctor [...]