Sabroso Saturday

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 [...]

We have a lot of family and social gatherings during the warmer months and my Watermelon Salad Bowl Recipe is always a great hit with kids and adults alike. It's also easy to make and perfect for hot summer days! When having a family gathering, or party with friends, I try to be creative. I like [...]

I remember the day as if it was yesterday... Coffee can be heard percolating while my sons slowly wake. The delicious, sweet smells draw them out of bed. I hear the pitter patter of their feet. Their faces, still filled with slumber, light up as they see the kitchen table. Colored Easter eggs, bite sized [...]

I grew up eating arroz con leche. It was a warm treat served during the cold days. To this day, the taste of arroz con leche transports me to my childhood. Now that I'm older, and watching my girlish figure and cholesterol, I've tweaked my family's original recipe to make a Sabroso Saturday: Healthy, Light [...]

It’s Sabroso Saturday (Translation: Tasty Saturday)! The day when we share recipes that have helped us stretch our budget, our imagination and/or our taste buds. Recipes that have been tested and approved by YOU. Today, Latina On a Mission is excited to bring you a Sabroso Saturday recipe submitted by a long time reader, Gabrielle [...]

My youngest son is 13, a teenager going through a growth spurt. He enjoys playing sports, particularly football - the American football, not soccer. It's hard on his body. He's already had a few injuries but that doesn't stop him. No siree bob. He'll get back up and run back out! He may not know [...]

New York City absolutely sizzled a few weeks ago during the Macy's Culinary Council Sizzle Showdown. On June 28, Chefs Johnny Iuzzini and Todd English hosted the Grilling Guru Sizzle Showdown Finale on Broadway. It was an intense battle between six finalists, looking to become the Grilling Guru. Only one would walk away with a [...]

As a young girl, bistec con aceitunas/beefsteak with olives was a special treat! And, no one made it as good as my padrasto/stepfather. It was sabroso to the core!  As I grew I forgot about this dish until a friend invited us for dinner. What a great surprise it was when she served this dish! [...]