Now, I can’t say this is a recipe I’ve never tried before. I’ve been making this pound cake for the last two years. Me being me, I was never too happy with my original recipe and was always trying to spice things up. As luck would have it, this new recipe was just wonderful! I …
Coquito
Coquito is a Puerto Rican drink, equivalent to eggnog, made of all that is delicious, pure, and beautiful on this earth. I say eggnog because it’s a drink we usually have during the holidays. However, it does not have an eggy taste at all and it’s more like a coconut liquor, creamy, thing of just justice …
Cheese and Guava Empanadas, Oh and Just Cheese.
This Saturday, Damian and I went to a Hispanic grocery store. I was so happy! Since we moved to Ohio, I’ve been relying on my mother and mother-in-law’s generosity for my Goya seasonings and delicious beans. But now, I won’t have to hassle them as much!
Vanilla Flan
I have never made flan. Never, guys. I am a Puerto Rican who has never made flan. I apologize. Forgive me culture fairy, I did not know, I did not know! However, today I can hold my head up high. I made flan! Not only that, my lovelies. I made flan without following any of the …
Peanut Butter and Chocolate Frosting
Welcome guys, so this is a variation of a simple chocolate frosting that my mother-in-law taught me. All you will need are 5 ingredients. And trust me, this frosting is to die for! Ingredients 1/2 a cup of dark chocolate 2 tblsp of milk 1 tsp of vanilla 2 tblsp of creamy peanut butter …
Cornbread
A couple of nights ago, I realized that I have never made cornbread before and that could not persist. It did not persist! For I have made a deliciously moist bread of corn! Now, let me inform ya’ll on how I accomplished this masterpiece! Ingredients: 2 cups of self-rising cornmeal 1 1/2 cups self-rising flour …
Bits and Pieces Apple Pie
Words could not possibly express all of the sentiments I am feeling right at this moment. I, I just baked an apple pie. WAIT! I also made the pie crust. But, wait! This is the very first time I do both of those things. My first time baking a pie from scratch and it is …
Wilton Course 2 and 3 (Week 2)
My faith in my abilities have been restored! This week, I did so much better than I did the previous one. Lately, I’ve been understanding the instructions a lot more clearly, and things have been just coming to me. I AM SO EXCITED! To my dismay, during the beginning of the course, I didn’t seem …
Polvorones
Today is the day when I get in touch with my Puerto Rican roots. This cookie, this breathtaking, delicious, mouthwatering cookie is called Mantecaditos or Polvorones in Spanish. Polvorones are my favorite cookies, no question about it, and I’ll tell you why. This cookie tastes like friggin’ ice cream. It practically melts in your mouth …
Wilton Courses
Hey guys, so this is going to be a little different and if you have no interest in cake decorating or my ramblings then this is not the post for you. In the beginning of October, I took the very first Wilton cake decorating course at my local Michaels. To put it simply, IT WAS …