Portuguese Pastéis de nata (Custard mini Tarts)
Portuguese pasteis de nata is the most known Portuguese dessert and for a good reason. They are delicious mini tart filled with velvety custard. You can’t say that you visited Portugal, especially Lisbon, if you never ate a couple of “pasteis de nata” or “pasteis de Belém” with a cup of coffee. This dessert is […]
Read MoreSpanish Torrijas
One of the most famous Spanish desserts: Torrijas. These are so decadent that you can’t eat just one. Another traditional Spanish recipe on this blog. I just can’t get over Spanish cuisine. Torrijas are a holiday dessert that is often prepared during “Cuaresma” and “Semana Santa”. They are basically bread soaked in milk — other […]
Read MoreApple Cinnamon Bread
This apple cinnamon bread is the ultimate winter coffee cake for a cold morning. It is super easy and it can last in your fridge for up to 1 week. I’m a banana bread type of girl and I was craving for some this week but I had a bunch of apples just sitting in […]
Read MoreSpanish Flan de Queso
Today I’m super excited because Spanish flan de queso is one of my father’s favorite desserts. This is the silkiest flan that you will ever taste. The texture — and of course the flavor — is unbelievably rich and creamy. Spanish flan de queso is like the love child between a cheesecake and a Venezuelan […]
Read MoreOrange Cranberry Cookies
These orange cranberry cookies are the ultimate Christmas cookie recipe. They are super buttery and melt in your mouth. By now everybody knows that orange and cranberry is a powerful duo. The soft acidity of the oranges and the sweetness from the cranberries gives a great combo flavor that no one can resist. I’m super […]
Read MorePassion Fruit Mousse
This passion fruit mousse is a light and airy, yet citrus and rich classic dessert. This is a staple South American sweet recipe. In Venezuela, we call it “mousse de parchita” and it’s one of my favorite desserts to ask in any Venezuelan bakery shop. This is an exotic twist to the classic strawberry or […]
Read MoreVenezuelan Arroz con Leche (Rice Pudding)
Rice pudding — arroz con leche — is a classic South American dessert that has its origins in Spain and came to us from the colony time. But every country has it owns version of this classic. Today, I’ll show you a truly Venezuelan arroz con leche. For me, food is way much […]
Read MoreVenezuelan Pudín de Pan (Bread Pudding)
One of the most common desserts in any Venezuelan dinner. Venezuelan pudín de pan — bread pudding — is a delicious way stop wasting old bread. This the Achilles heel of my diet. I have to use my entire will force to stop me from eating an entire cake — not even exaggerating —- in […]
Read MoreMoist Banana Nut Bread
This is a sinful and super moist banana nut bread that makes all my intentions of dieting go out of the window. O.M.G I just need a big cup of coffee and a slice of this to make my foodie heart happy. The flavors on this banana bread are in full autumn vibes. Lots of […]
Read MoreUndertale Butterscotch Cinnamon Pie
I looooove this video game. I’m not what you can call a gamer girl but I have a few games that I enjoyed until the last second. This 18 of September “Undertale” was available for Nintendo switch and that was my opportunity to reconnect with this lovely and funny game. Also, I remembered the famous […]
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