Fabulous Genuine Native South American Masato
I can’t say enough how proud I am of being Colombian, half native, and being part of so many traditions that I’m afraid they are vanishing. My great grand father used make this drink every 2 weeks for his 3…
Lovely Corn Cake- Torta de Choclo
Road trips in Colombia are really fun. You almost have to be on diet for few weeks before the trip, so you can try the different food that you will find on the road. This corn cake reminds me of…
Hearty Argentinian Butter Bean Soup
My favorite part of Fall and Winter is that soups are appropriate. You can eat them anytime, plus they are comforting, filling, and usually very healthy. Healthy is always good, but it is even more important after working from home…
Good-Bye Summer Salad: Squash and Zucchini Salad
2020 has been an EPIC year. I usually don’t like seeing the year pass by so fast, but this year things have been different. 2020 has been a great year for self growth: to live in the moment, value family,…
The Fabulous Fig Jam From Argentina
Lately, I have been seeing figs everywhere. There were so many things that I want to make with figs, but I wanted to start with something that will last for a little while, so I decided to make Fig Jam.…
Fire Roasted Veggies
In many places, fire roasted vegetables are very commonly used in different recipes, or as a side. I think these peppers are really easy to make and provide a really good flavor. It might sound funny, but in South America…
Arequipe- Dulce de Leche
In South America, we eat arequipe, almost like peanut butter. You can eat it with bread, fruit, and any kind of dessert. I wanted to try to make my own arequipe becuase it is really hard to find the right…
Hogao
Hogao is a thick tomato sauce with lots of onions. If you go to a Colombian restaurant you will definitely see it. We usually eat it with patacones, yuca, on top of the rice, or with any kind of stew.…
Potato and Egg Cake- Tortilla de Patatas
One of my closest friends is from Valencia, Spain. She always wants to share her traditions, celebrations, and recipes. I think she has explained to me how to make Tortilla de Patatas at least 3 times. Finally, this morning, I…
Brazilian Cheese Rolls (Pan De Yuca)
I grew up eating lots of bread. Every time somebody stops by your house (planned or not), you gotta give them a cafecito with a good piece of bread. That’s why you gotta be prepared and have a bunch of…
