Hibiscus Tea – Agua de Jamaica
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 it 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 mineral in the regulation of blood...
Corn Griddle Cakes – Arepas Antioqueñas
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 arepas. It's a tedious task that demands physical labor, but nothing tastes better than an arepa made from ground corn!!....
Pickled Vegetables
I've been meaning to make this 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 beautiful the bright...
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...