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 …
Tag: holidays
Cheddar and Ham Scones
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 …
Cream Cheese and Guava Paste Pound Cake
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 …
Pumpkin Cake
I’ve just jumped onto the pumpkin bandwagon, and I’m taking all of you with me! I’ve been baking pumpkin pie since as far back as I can remember. It was my duty on Thanksgiving. I was the official pie baker. Unfortunately, this year, I will not be spending Thanksgiving with my family. However, with my …