My Recipes
A collection of recipes that have been tried and tested in my kitchen. You’ll be able to find Latin flavors throughout, combined with local ingredients. I recommend cooking in season and using vegetables and other ingredients from trusted sources. Use recipes as a guideline but follow your senses in the kitchen and cook your heart out!Â
Yummy Food
A journal of tasty and delightful dishes that I prepare for my family on a regular basis.
Cooking with Friends
I often invite others to join me in the kitchen, nothing better than teaching or learning from your loved ones.Â
Sweet Things
Because we all have a sweet tooth and there is always room for dessert.
Foodie Adventures
A personal journal of my food and travel adventures as well as local visits to some of my favorite places in town.Â
Drink Up
A collection of my favorite drinks for every mood.Â
Kitchen & Stuff
The best conversations always happen at the kitchen table! Kitchen related topics, stories, tips, and tricks I’ve learned along the way.Â
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Cilantro Chutney
I posted this Cilantro Chutney as part of my Grilled Lamb Chops last summer, but as one of my friends put it (I am quoting you Emmy!) "This recipe is good enough to have its own post" I couldn't agree more! Ever since I learned about chutneys while taking an Indian...
Hearts of Palm & Avocado Soup
I am into soups right now, blame the weather, but it doesn't bother me because I love soups. Hearts of Palm & Avocado is a delicious salad combination. My mouth waters when I think about it, and it always makes me think of roasted chicken or grilled steaks, it is a...
Lentils with Spanish Chorizo
I love cooking with dry beans. Legumes are a very inexpensive source of protein and I keep a stack of them in my pantry year round. Although I probably don't cook them as often as I should, essentially because I know I can never make them as good as my mom. She used...
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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"; overwhelmed with...
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...