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Just came back from Colombia, and one of the things I miss most...

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:22:00 -0400

Just came back from Colombia, and one of the things I miss most is having chocolate santafereno almost every day. It is a classic breakfast/snack that is very common in Colombia, particularly in Bogota. It consists of homemade Colombian hot
chocolate that is served with cheese, which is actually placed in the hot chocolate, so that you get the delicious melted cheese with the chocolately goodness, I promise its delicious. To make it even better it is sometimes served with an almojabana, which is a type of slightly sweet Colombian cheese bread… Hmmm I can taste it already!!!

HUMMUS! It has become one of the quintessential snacking foods...

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 10:35:00 -0500

HUMMUS! It has become one of the quintessential snacking foods in this good ol U.S. of A. It is actually one of the healthier snacking options as well. Originating in the middle east, hummus is a simple recipe of ground up chick peas, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and garlic. In fact it’s very easy to make at home apparently, and is something I will be trying today, wish me luck! :)

Enchiladas make me happy!

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:45:55 -0500

Enchiladas make me happy!

Mmmm flan, one of my favorite Latin American desserts. Many...

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 04:34:59 -0500

Mmmm flan, one of my favorite Latin American desserts. Many countries have their own version of this classic caramel custard. it is different from creme brûlée in that the layer of caramel on top is soft rather then hardened.

It’s been an extremely cold week on the east coast, and a...

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 11:44:00 -0500

It’s been an extremely cold week on the east coast, and a hot cup of champurrado is what has gotten me up every morning. For those unfamiliar with this delicious porridge like beverage, it is a Mexican chocolate drink, very common during the holidays and often accompanied by tamales. It is comparable to a thick hot chocolate, and recipes can vary. Its consistency is achieved with corn masa or more simply with corn starch. It is then combined with milk, cinnamon and Mexican chocolate tablets. Delicioso!!!

Colombian bunuelos, a fried savory slightly sweet fritter made...

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 10:27:06 -0500

Colombian bunuelos, a fried savory slightly sweet fritter made with queso fresco, (a fresh farmer’s cheese). A classic Colombian Christmas snack!

Coquito!!!! Nothing spells out the holidays for me then coquito....

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:53:00 -0500

Coquito!!!!
Nothing spells out the holidays for me then coquito. It’s a puerto rican version of eggnog, it’s made with rum and I must say it’s better then egg nog. I grew up with it ( the virgin version ofcourse :)) and it is the best holiday drink out there hands down. It is made with fresh coconut, coconut creme, condensed milk, evaporated milk, cinnamon, cloves, sometimes eggs, and ofcourse white rum. It is obviously a diet friendly drink :). But seriously it’s the holidays, let loose a little and have some coquito!!! Can’t wait to make some!!!

Homemade cheese

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 14:11:00 -0500

I took a cooking class recently and homemade cheese was made, and I was honestly surprised at how easy it seemed. I’m dying to do it on my own. Anyone have any homemade cheese making experiences??

Reblog si eres colombiano(a).

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 14:08:19 -0500

suncupcakes:

Te seguiré de una. ~~(demalas que solo aparecen 0 notas)~~

Chicken biryani- one of my all time favorite dishes. It...

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 14:07:00 -0500

Chicken biryani- one of my all time favorite dishes. It originated in Persia, and has variations all over south Asia. It is a layered rice dish that explodes with flavor and can be made with any type of meat, it can be vegetarian as well.

So true!!!

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 12:06:15 -0500

So true!!!

Anthony Bourdain: The Layover?

Sat, 03 Dec 2011 11:12:00 -0500

Anthony Bourdain: The Layover?:

Has anyone out there gotten to see Anthony Bourdain’s new show? What did you guys think of it?

totally unrelated to food but isnt this just gorgeous?

Sat, 03 Dec 2011 11:09:01 -0500

totally unrelated to food but isnt this just gorgeous?

nyc=capital of the world

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:13:48 -0500

nyc=capital of the world

indian food

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 22:13:48 -0500

Indian food is seriously DABOMB.COM! lol just wanted to share that.

love me some micheladas!!!! For those who don’t know they...

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 02:20:10 -0500

love me some micheladas!!!! For those who don’t know they are mexican beer with a bloody mary mix that is unbelievably spicy and flavorful. Great hangover cure ;)

I’m proud to say I made myself a delicious quick and easy...

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 02:08:18 -0500

I’m proud to say I made myself a delicious quick and easy salad today. I started off with some mixed greens I had in the fridge made a quick lemon vinaigrette, threw on some artichokes, and made some fried goat cheese that I dipped in bread crumbs! I must say it was pretty freakin’ good, if I do say so myself! ;)

My first souffle!!! :) although not perfect lol

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 16:29:00 -0500

My first souffle!!! :) although not perfect lol

Agua de sandia! An extremely refreshing Mexican juice made from...

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 12:24:00 -0400

Agua de sandia! An extremely refreshing Mexican juice made from fresh watermelon. It’s the perfect summertime drink! ( or perfect for an unusually warm october day :) ) It literally takes 5 minutes to make, and if you want to make it extra delicious, add some vodka to it ;) Quick recipe 1 small watermelon cut into chunks Sugar to taste Juice of half a lime or lemon ( I only had lemon) 1 cup cold water or ice cubes Pour all into blender until smooth Strain into colander and serve remaining juice with or without ice Buen provecho!!!

My versión of gambas al ajillo ;)

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 23:04:00 -0400

My versión of gambas al ajillo ;)