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!
Tag: Food
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 …
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 …
My Blog, It's Food Related. Check It Out!
Who doesn’t love food? I love food. I love preparing it. I love staring at it. I enjoy the enticing smells that emanate from it. Food is beautiful. Cooking, baking, the art of food preparation is something that I have been passionate about for years. Update: I officially have my own domain!
Cornmeal Pancakes
Since my husband, henceforth known as Manses, wasn’t feeling too happy about doing a crap-ton of homework, I decided to make him some cornmeal pancakes. These particular pancakes, were inspired by Manses’ passionate praise of some similar pancakes he had back in Nashville. I never tried those but I whipped these up from his description …
Butter Cookies
One of my favorite things about the holidays are butter cookies. Especially those festive butter cookies that come in the blue metal container with the bits of sugar on top? I love them. I love them with every fiber of my being! On that note, I ran into the kitchen and tried to make my …
Chocolate chip cupcakes
Let’s get real, I am a chocoholic, and every week is chocolate week. However, yesterday I simply had an idea for a delicious chocolate chip cupcake. As quickly as the idea came to me, I jumped on my baking horse and galloped into the kitchen. Oh, and I was not disappointed. So what can I …