Advertisements I’m a huge fan of passion fruit, I had tons when I was growing up because we had a vine in the house’s balcony. In Puerto Rico there’s mangoes everywhere so this tastes like home to me. I love this blend of fruits and the color the strawberries bring to this drink. It’s anotherContinue reading “Mango Passion Smoothie”
Category Archives: Recipes
Super Red Slushes
Advertisements I love this super red drink! Watch out for your clothes because this is pure color! Full of red fruits rich in antioxidants and so refreshing, this slush is a perfect summer drink and you can add a little something extra if you know what I mean! It’s sweet, it’s tart, refreshing and everythingContinue reading “Super Red Slushes”
Coconut Almond Granola
Advertisements Granola as such emerged in the United States at the end of the 19th century, by the hand of Dr. James Cale Jackson in 1863. Worried about finding a variant for the vegetarian diet, he invented this cereal mix which he called “granula”, a term that with over the years it evolved to itsContinue reading “Coconut Almond Granola”
Cielito Lindo
Advertisements This is one of the most classic appetizers served at parties in Puerto Rico. This party staple is delicious, filling and very easy to make. Notice some of the ingredients don’t have measurements because everything is up to you and how you like it. Some people like a lot of salad, some don’t, someContinue reading “Cielito Lindo”
Whole Orange Bread
Advertisements This orange bread is another take on the famous Whole Orange Cake that has gone viral lately. The difference is how you incorporate the ingredients and the time baking, it changes the whole game. While the recipe for the cake says to combine the flour separately so you don’t develop too much gluten andContinue reading “Whole Orange Bread”
Buttermilk Pancakes
Advertisements The first recorded mention of pancakes was in 600 BC from a poet in ancient Greece. This breakfast treat was made of wheat flour, olive oil, honey, and curdled milk, a little different from the pancakes we know today, but you get the idea; it goes way back. Pancakes can be breakfast, a snack, orContinue reading “Buttermilk Pancakes”
Honey Spiced Walnuts
Advertisements There is no doubt that walnuts and honey are a healthy and delicious addition to your diet; to say that walnuts are a nutritious food is a bit of an understatement. Walnuts provide healthy fats, fiber, vitamins, and minerals — and that’s just the beginning of how they may support your health. One ounceContinue reading “Honey Spiced Walnuts”
Ricotta Gnudi
Advertisements Gnudi are a tasty Tuscan, Italian favorite consisting of ricotta dough balls that got their name from the English word nude, or naked. Gnudi are gnocchi-like dumplings made with ricotta cheese and spinach instead of potato. Unlike gnocchi which are found in most regions of Italy, gnudi are primarily found in the Tuscany region.Continue reading “Ricotta Gnudi”
Crusts
Advertisements Historians trace pie’s initial origins to the Greeks, who are thought to be the originators of the pastry shell, which they made by combining water and flour. The wealthy Romans used many different kinds of meats — even mussels and other types of seafood. The first pie recipe was published by the Romans and wasContinue reading “Crusts”
Hibiscus Berry Iced Tea
Advertisements Spring is here, which means summer is just around the corner. If you live in a place with extreme weather like me, you know summer is as brutal as winter, so as I switch my wardrobe, I switch my diet. Summer, for me, is a synonym for refreshing drinks, smoothies, ice cream, shaved ice,Continue reading “Hibiscus Berry Iced Tea”