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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Upside Down Pineapple Cake
The first time I tried making an Upside Down Pineapple Cake I was 18 and the result was a disaster! It was my mom's birthday and I wanted to surprise her.  Well, she sure was surprised when she thought a dog had taken a bite of the cake 🙂 For years I had tried so...
Lion’s Mane Mushroom Risotto
Risotto is one of my favorite ways of making rice. I didn't learn to cook risotto until I moved to Madison, when my mother in law gave me a Williams-Sonoma Risotto book for my birthday. I guess I was always longing and talking about how I missed all the Italian...
My Mom’s Best Chicken Recipe
If there is a recipe that is a go-to at my mom’s kitchen is this Pollo Negro. It is the meal I ask my mom to prepare for me when I am visiting, and my sisters too. My mom has been making it for years, and I was quite surprised to find out just a couple of years ago...
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Salmon Mousse
When I am entertaining at home I love serving little bites and having variety. Sharing my food is something I truly enjoy. I'd probably have a party every week if I could and if I didn't have to clean the house before and after the party 🙂 This Salmon Mousse recipe...
Pisca Andina – A Warm Tradition from The Andes
I can't believe it has been a year since I started blogging about the food I make and some of the food I eat. It has definitely been a year full of fun and learning experiences. I am truly enjoying this hobby and I am glad to share it with you. To celebrate the one...