Nochebuena celebrations are no joke in Latin America. Here, fun is serious business! Nochebuena literally translates to ‘good night’ and is the Spanish expression for Christmas Eve. It is a major festive celebration within Latin…
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Making Pastelle Pie: One More Christmas Tradition
Before I get into the explanation of what is Pastelle Pie, let me wish you a Happy Three Kings Day… Feliz DÃa de los Reyes Magos. Today marks the official end of the Christmas season…
Christmas Traditions in Latin America
Latino Christmas Are you ready for your Christmas celebrations? I’m slowly but surely getting there. Today, I want to share with you some Christmas traditions in Latin America. I love the charm and crisp beauty…
FUN FACTS ABOUT LATIN AMERICA (3)
Think you know potatoes??? Chile and Peru both battle it out to be known as the birthplace of the potato. There is, however, scientific evidence that potatoes were domesticated as early as 10,000 years ago…
10 Traditional Latino and Caribbean Christmas Foods… and drinks!
Feliz Navidad! 12 more days to December 25th!!!!! Are you getting ready? Are you actually ready? Wow and hats off to you, if you are! There are lots of things I love about this season…
Cinco de Mayo: Let’s eat, drink and be alegre
Yesterday we discussed the history and meaning behind Cinco de Mayo. Let’s have some fun today and plan a delicious and entertaining menu to join in the festivities. I’ve seen so many fun pins for…
Gallo Pinto: A Traditional Costa Rican Dish
Close your eyes and imagine the taste of perfectly seasoned rice imbued with the flavours of bell peppers, onions and cilantro. Add in the pop of flavour as a rich, creamy dark bean opens. Combine…