This is a refreshing and super-rich juice. This recipe is so simple and I guarantee you that everyone in your family will love this “Morir soñando” drink slurp after slurp. I’m a complete orange lover. I could eat up to 3 big oranges as my breakfast and I would be more than happy. Portugal — … Read more
For me, the pleasures in life are in the simplest things, and a cup of Spanish café con leche is just that. It is the most popular hot beverage in my house—in Venezuela. As you may know, Venezuela — and most South American countries — were colonized by Spanish people. Because of that, we have … Read more
Today I bring you the perfect copycat for the Starbucks’ London fog latte. It only takes 3 ingredients and no time. I’m a long time coffee lover, but tea has been my latest discovery and I’m obsessed with this warm beverage. In Venezuela, we aren’t used to drinking tea. For me, it has been a … Read more
With the recent trend of healthy smoothies and detox drink, i had to bring this recipe to the blog. A Venezuelan tres en uno is all you need: one glass for a great morning. Beet, carrot and orange! My great-grandmother lived 98 years, and she was energetic and happy until the last moment. She used … Read more
What else can I add to “Peanut butter hot chocolate”? Two of my favorite guilty pleasures in one mug. Add some marshmallows and crunchy peanut and I have a winter winner beverage. Peanut butter is 100% an American thing. I mean, in South America we’re used to seeing peanut butter in the international … Read more
One of the street foods and drinks that I miss the most about Venezuela has to be the “chicha”. A Venezuelan chicha is a super thick drink made with rice and milk. It is dense and if you add a lot of ice you get a refreshing and fulfilling drink that tastes like heaven. What … Read more
This super cozy Cointreau orange hot chocolate promise to warm up the chilling nights that are coming! I absolutely love autumn. And winter, even more, but living in Lisbon gives me the weakest winters ever. I guess I cannot complain because I came from Venezuela — a completely tropical country without seasons. Right now … Read more
Ponche crema is the Venezuelan version of an eggnog. Creamy, spiced and with a happy touch thanks to a hint — or maybe more— of Venezuelan rum. In case you didn’t know, Venezuela has one of the best rums in the entire world. You may think that this is the classical case of nationality proud … Read more
Smoothies are all over the place: green, detox, with ice cream and even with avocados – I thought some of these were a crazy idea, but hey they work!. The best way that i like to drink my smoothie is after a long —30 minutes— workout. It’s just a shot of vitamins that helps me … Read more