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
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 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
This Venezuelan pollo guisado is a staple recipe in my family. I can say that my grandmother makes a big pot of pollo guisado every week. This is a classic Venezuelan style stew, but you can change the chicken with meat and even vegetables. In Venezuela, every “guiso” has 3 key ingredients: tomato, garlic and … Read more
This is what I call a proper breakfast: a big bowl of Venezuelan “pastelitos andinos” with tartar sauce. And a big cup of coffee, of course! These are essentially the Venezuelan version of a meat empanada. We call it “pastelitos andinos” because they are from a region in Venezuela called “Los Andes”. The dough of … Read more
Looking for an easy and filling weeknight dinner recipe? Well, this chicken broccoli ziti might be all you are looking for. This is a complete dish. You can get a full plate of this delicious pasta dish in less than 30 minutes. No fuss, no overly complicated steps. Just a straightforward dish that has all … Read more
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 … Read more
Pandebono is a Colombian cheese bread that is super moist and extra cheesy. This bread is the perfect coffee bread for my breakfasts. This cheese bread may be a great alternative for those that are gluten intolerant and that want some kind of bread for their breakfast. I must say that this recipe brings me … Read more
The ultimate Argentinian fast food: Choripan with chimichurri sauce. This is so simple yet so full with strong flavors. Chimichurri sauce is a star by itself. This is by no means a sauce for the faint of heart. Strong garlicky notes, spicy chili and the sour touches of apple vinegar and lime juice; It’s a … Read more
Let’s see one of my last discovering about American food: Shit on a Shingle (S.OS) I must admit that was hysterically laughing at the moment I hear about this delish and its particular name. I must say that I see the resemblance of the name to the looks of the dish… I must admit … … Read more