Strawberry & Champagne Mousse – Be My Valentine

I know that this recipe could be made perfectly in the summer with freshly picked berries . Here we are in the midst of winter and I am bringing you a recipe made with strawberries, however I have a very valid reason. Strawberries and Champagne are a perfect...
Bistec Caraqueño – A Thin Steak Caracas Style

Bistec Caraqueño – A Thin Steak Caracas Style

I was born in Caracas, the capital of Venezuela. The Caracas that exists now may not be the same I remember. I treasure my memories of the loud, smoky city, with over 5 million inhabitants, where my alarm clock was the increasing noise from car horns, and ambulances...
Avocado Toast with Shredded Egg Salad

Avocado Toast with Shredded Egg Salad

I am sure that you have seen the super trendy Avocado Toast all over social media these days. I don’t think there is a recipe needed at all, yet I am writing a post on this Avocado Toast with Shredded Egg Salad. The point is that this type of toast topped with...
Carrot & Ginger Soup with Glucerna

Carrot & Ginger Soup with Glucerna

I have been compensated by Glucerna for this post; however, I am sharing my own thoughts. All opinions are my own. #SteadyIsExciting Very often I refer to my maternal grandmother in my posts, she was a great cook. I owe my passion for cooking to her. One of my...
Tagliatelle with Clams & Saffron Broth

Tagliatelle with Clams & Saffron Broth

Welcome 2016! Yep! This is my first post of the year. I hope everyone is ready to start the new year full of energy, and eager to achieve new goals. I am! Now about this recipe, I get very excited when I find shell fish at the store. Some of my fondest memories of...
Eggnog – Ponche Crema Venezolano

Eggnog – Ponche Crema Venezolano

I always get a little melancholic around the holidays. It is that time of the year that I miss my family the most. This year I got a great surprise visit from my sister, who lives in Spain. My husband noticed that I was feeling a little bit “blah”;...
Egg Toast with Citrus Greens – Friendship Brunch

Egg Toast with Citrus Greens – Friendship Brunch

Early in the summer I started planning a Friendship Brunch with my friend Tania. We wanted to bring together a group of women, that tirelessly work for our community day in and day out. Both of us enjoy planning events, big or small, first things first: Food! We met...
Pork Steak with Sage Butter, Apple Salad & Crispy Onions

Pork Steak with Sage Butter, Apple Salad & Crispy Onions

I am going to start by telling you about my obsession with sage leaves fried in butter. Seriously, it’s not just me, my kids want to eat them as if they were potato chips. They are super flavorful, rich, earthy, crunchy, buttery, simply the best. I have a huge...
Thanksgiving Stuffing

Thanksgiving Stuffing

For the past 10 years, I have been making this Thanksgiving Stuffing recipe to bring to family dinners. I have to make double batch, to make sure there are leftovers. Sometimes I even make a small portion and bring it unbaked, as requested from my sister-in-law, so...
Warm Autumn Salad

Warm Autumn Salad

This salad is so pretty! I always say I like my food to look pretty, because you essentially eat with your eyes first. I have been using all the fall ingredients I love, and having so much fun with it. What could be more fun than tasting the season in your plate? I...