Advertisements Are you a jam fan too? I’m always making jams specially when fruits are in season, they are in their prime and at the best price, this way you can save for later when they’re not in season or the prices are higher. Jams are not only good for toasts, you can make desserts,Continue reading “Blueberry Jam”
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Pumpkin seeds/Pepitas
Advertisements Fall is in full swing which means people are decorating and cooking all things pumpkin! This roasted pumpkin seeds recipe is the perfect way to use all of the seeds from your pumpkin carving, or from making pumpkin purée or cooking dishes with pumpkin but we especially love the seeds! Crisp, baked seeds areContinue reading “Pumpkin seeds/Pepitas”
Mango Passion Smoothie
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”
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”
Pineapple Skin Tea
Advertisements Pineapple skin tea is a popular drink in Jamaica, where it’s served both hot and cold to aid digestion. A typical recipe for this tea contains pineapple skin, ginger, and sugar. You can add all those delicious ingredients or make some plain pineapple skin tea; it is up to you. Did you know pineappleContinue reading “Pineapple Skin Tea”
Tembleque
Advertisements Tembleque is a traditional Puerto Rican dessert served especially for holidays. It is a velvety coconut custard sprinkled with cinnamon, almost the same flavors of coquito without the booze, and in dessert form. It is a staple in most families since it is so delicious and easy to make. If you haven’t heard ofContinue reading “Tembleque”
Coconut Cream
Advertisements This is for all of us who live in places where not everything is available and struggle to find it, prefer our food from scratch, and control what goes in it. Coconut cream is delicious and is called for in many recipes, from bread to cocktails; this product is used for so many thingsContinue reading “Coconut Cream”
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”
Cashew Dip
Advertisements The first time I tried this recipe, I fell in love with it; this dip is delicious, filling, and easy to make. This kind of preparation is what most vegans would call “cheese” or “cashew cheese.” I don’t call it cheese since there is not one thing reminding me of cheese in it; inContinue reading “Cashew Dip”