Food

Click HERE to read this article in Spanish.  This post is sponsored by the Anthem Foundation. Maria* has two children. She works a part-time job while attending college to become a nurse. She also works as a house cleaner on weekends and, when available,  as a brand ambassador at local conventions. Yet, even though she is a [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

If you follow me on social media you will often find me talking about food. It's part of who I am. It's also how my familia connects with one another, via the sharing of recipes and the history of those recipes. Recently I created a recipe for Honey Bunches of Oats. You can use Honey [...]

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 [...]