Once the end of summer and back-to-school season begins, most of us find ourselves with a busier schedule. The after-school routine often goes beyond homework to include extracurricular activities, such as sports, dance, tutoring, and much more. Even without such activities, the time between school and bedtime goes by quickly, and I know that we […]
simple meals
Asian Style Spicy Orange Chicken {Recipe}
Serving quick and easy meals for my family is my go-to for dinner. With two young kids and a home-based business, it’s easy for my day-to-day schedule to become somewhat hectic. Even so, I try to cook at home as much as I can, which is why I love simple meals that can easily be […]
Tacos de Carne Molida: Simple Ground Beef Taco Recipe for Cinco de Mayo!
If you’re looking for a simple ground beef taco recipe to try this Cinco de Mayo, these Tacos de Carne Molida will surely be a hit! This recipe for Tacos de Carne Molida is a bit unconventional—in essence, it is a fusion of Puerto Rican food with Mexican cuisine—and a delicious combination! By blending Puerto […]
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 […]
What’s for Dinner This Week? Our Family’s Meal Plan
My oldest has been sick since last week and missed three days of school! She’s back in school today and I’m hoping both her and her brother (who had a temperature over the weekend as well) are both on the mend. After the week our household had, I’m aiming to get us back on track. […]
