Lent is coming up soon, beginning this year on February 10, and with the Lenten season typically begins a time known as meatless Fridays in our culture. Many people who observe the religious customs of Lent, traditionally abstain from eating meat (except for seafood) every Friday throughout the 6 or 7 weeks, as well as […]
Recipes
Simple & Delicious Mango Avocado Smoothie {Recipe}
While my daughter and I love smoothies, interestingly enough, I don’t make them very often at home. They’re super simple to make, and yet, I always seem to forget to break out my blender and add my favorite fruit combinations! Not only are smoothies easy to make, they’re also great as part of breakfast or […]
Using Holiday Leftovers: Puerto Rican Pernil (Roast Pork) Stir Fry {Recipe}
Our big holiday feast is on Christmas Eve, or Nochebuena. Our family enjoys arroz con gandules (yellow rice with pigeon peas), pernil (roast pork shoulder), pasteles, and coquito (our holiday drink). There’s usually a variety of other side dishes and of course, plenty of leftovers! While we’re more than happy to eat our Christmas Eve […]
Easy Holiday Entertaining with Crescent Wrapped Apple Brie Appetizer {Recipe}
We are officially in the home-stretch and Christmas is only a few days away! I’m sure you are finalizing your Christmas Eve or Christmas dinner menu and perhaps adding a few last-minute items. Maybe you still need a kid-friendly appetizer that won’t take too long to make? You may want to try the Crescent Wrapped […]
Kid-Friendly Holiday Drink: Gingerbread Eggnog Shake {Recipe}
When I think of holiday food, I think of food that is very different than what most American households customarily serve. Gingerbread, peppermint, pumpkin, and turkey are not part of our traditional Puerto Rican Christmas menu. We serve pernil, arroz con gandules, pasteles, and coquito! My husband’s family is from Trinidad, so they also serve […]
