Orange and Chocolate Dipped Cookies

Baking

I’ve been craving orange and chocolate topped cookies for at least two weeks now. Yesterday, Scarletscorchdroppers posted this lovely recipe. Although I did not follow her cookie instructions, I was inspired by hers. This recipe can also act as a Panky cookie. Back when I was kid, Panky cookies were all the rage. Every kid had …

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Cinnamon, Raisins, and Winter Ale Bread

Baking

You could say that this Sunday was one of the laziest Sundays I have ever experienced. You know what? No. This whole weekend was a lazy weekend. I have one thing to say for my actions or lack thereof: I regret nothing. In order to commemorate this weekend of absolute non-moving, video gaming, and snuggles, Damian and I decided …

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Churros and Vanilla sauce

Culinary

It’s 12 a.m. on a Sunday, and what do I decide to make? Churros. Yes. Churros and a vanilla sauce to go with them, because why not?! The recipe I used is an adaptation to the one in The Cookie and Biscuit Bible. Apparently, the original recipe is called Spanish Churros.  I, on the other …

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Pasta Salad (Ensalada de Coditos)

Culinary

I love pasta: any type with any kind of delicious sauce please. During the holidays, there’s a particular kind of side dish we Puerto Ricans cannot get enough of. You know what? Let me actually make the previous statement a little clearer, Puerto Ricans eat this pasta throughout the whole friggin’ year. But, during the …

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Cheddar and Ham Scones

Baking

I love the idea of ham and cheddar scones. I, however, have never actually had any. So today, I decided that I would attempt to make some. I HAVE BEEN SUCCESSFUL! These scones are buttery, flaky, and savory. As soon as they came out of the oven, I couldn’t help but to stuff my face …

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Coquito

Culinary

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 …

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