Roasted Carrots + Orange Blossom Honey Reduction
Did you know carrots belong to the parsley family ? Carrots have been around for thousands of years and are one of the most popular root vegetables.They are one of my favorite side dishes to prepare both throughout the year and on special occasions such as...
Hibiscus Tea
Hibiscus tea is made from the petals of the Roselle ( Hibiscus Sabdariffa ) flower. It's known under various names in different countries. In the Unites States it's just known as Hibiscus, in Mexico and Central America as Jamaican water (Agua de Jamaica) and in the...
Pan Fried Trout with Lime + Nutmeg
Colombia is well known for its diverse cuisine, with each region having its unique and distinctive ingredients, cooking methods and food history. The departments of Cundinamarca and Boyaca are located in the central and central-east part of Colombia respectively,...
Popcorn
Popcorn, among other snack foods; is often associated with high fat,salt and sugar content.That's in fact true for the majority of ready to- eat popcorn found in supermarkets and other food venues. These added ingredients in popcorn lead to unwanted weight gain and...
Banana + Almond Butter Smoothie
This is my go to breakfast smoothie!!!, I prepare this Banana + Almond Butter Smoothie both at work and home. One of the key benefits of this Banana + Almond butter smoothie is it's high content of both potassium and protein. Potassium as we all know is a key...
Colombian Corn Griddle Cakes
My granny,just like many other grannies in Colombia,would usually get up early in the morning; usually around 5:00 am to grind corn for the Colombian corn griddle cakes (arepas). It's a tedious task that demands physical labor, but nothing tastes better than a corn...
Pickled Vegetables
I've been meaning to make this pickled vegetables recipe for a long time and finally had the time during this non -ending quarantine. My mother first made these pickled vegetables for us while we were still living in Colombia. I remember being fascinated by how...
Soursop Popsicles
Popsicles " Paletas " are a popular and refreshing treat enjoyed throughout Latin America during the hot "summer months". There are endless variations of this classic treat, a favorite of both children and adults alike. Growing up in Colombia Paletas were often sold...