Verão! Verão! I have been saying the same words over and over to my husband lately! He gives me a gentle look and a warm smile every time. Of course he knows me too well, to know that I am terribly missing Brazil this time a year. Summer has begun there and winter is in full…
Here is a new recipe I tried this year. The famous Chocolate Crinkles! Attended a party last month and sampled a few of these goodies. Could not stop eating them. Began asking about the recipe, and I heard two words “Betty Crocker”. Here she comes again!
Baking together is a wonderful tradition that many families do this time a year. A family favorite of ours is sugar cookies. The boys are always eager to use the cookie cutters and give this simple dough the shapes that will make a cookie stand out. Stars, bells, gingerbread man, Christmas tress, candy cane and snow flakes are…
When I first landed my eyes on this recipe, it was love at first sight. I saw an elegant, eatable, sculpting piece of art. What makes this dessert so special? Pretty much everything! From preparation to presentation, this dessert is creative, fun, tasteful and very easy to make. These little innocent pears are wrapped in phyllo…
It is so good to be back! After being sick for almost three weeks I sure missed blogging. I have a few recipes lined up until Christmas, some of them you will be able to use in any occasion, others are best used this time of year. December is a great month for celebrating, cooking, baking,…
Pumpkin! Pumpkin! Pumpkin! This season screams pumpkins. How can you resist such a versatile squash-like fruit? You mash, cube, fry, boil…You got the picture, right? This is a tough competitor and who is going to shine over this great ingredient? Hmmm, carrots can come and shine this season! They can take on the challenge, they can…
People in my house get very excited when they see me opening a can of sweet condensed milk. The first thing my two boys ask me is: “Are you making brigadeiros today?”. In case you have no idea what I am talking about It’s okay, keep reading and you will learn about this sweet little treat that has a big place in…
Tables were all decorated, the aroma of chili, cumin, fresh salsa and beans could be smelled from afar. Colorful salads were perfectly set on the table and a great time of fellowship was about to start. It was Mexican night in our church, and a potluck was offered before our book study. What a great way to…
When the weather starts to change, there are two thoughts I often have. The first one is “I don’t think I am ready for it” and the second one is, “It’s time to make some cozy food!” You know, the ones that warm you up and get you all cozy inside. Fortunately, Colorado’s fall and…
How close these homemade Larabars are to the real ones? Well, let me tell you what I have discovered. On a recent 4 day road trip to Arizona I had to pack quickly and found myself a little unprepared when planning our meal choices for the journey. I am usually very conscious about what to eat…
Verão! Verão! I have been saying the same words over and over to my husband lately! He gives me a gentle look and a warm smile every time. Of course he knows me too well, to know that I am terribly missing Brazil this time a year. Summer has begun there and winter is in full…
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How close these homemade Larabars are to the real ones? Well, let me tell you what I have discovered. On a recent 4 day road trip to Arizona I had to pack quickly and found myself a little unprepared when planning our meal choices for the journey. I am usually very conscious about what to eat…
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A good sun light was all I needed to take a few pictures of this new recipe I was reviewing the other day. I can’t quite understand Colorado weather, and I find it difficult to predict. “Be prepared to have all seasons in one day”, someone said to me, and I did not know what to…
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I wanted to make my own jam for quite some time, and probably spent too much time thinking about it, and never actually did anything. I could not understand why I was so intimidated about making jam. The other day while looking at this adorable recipe book about rustic desserts, I may have found my…
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The advantages of cold weather are great but my longing for warmer days to come are greater. A few winters ago, my boys tried to convince me that pajamas are the best choice of clothes for winter. They gave me very good arguments to prove their point and to incorporate that idea in our household…
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People in my house get very excited when they see me opening a can of sweet condensed milk. The first thing my two boys ask me is: “Are you making brigadeiros today?”. In case you have no idea what I am talking about It’s okay, keep reading and you will learn about this sweet little treat that has a big place in…
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Some say that Feijoada is the National Symbol of Brazilian Cuisine. This dish breathes culture, flavor and colors of Brazil. The story I grew up hearing about Feijoada was a good one. African slaves with their amazing creativity and little resources use the scraps of pork and bovine meat, parts that the European masters would…
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Last week I walked through my local grocery store, and finally found a deliciously looking selection of tropical fruits, pineapples, papayas, mangoes, plantains and more. Even though our selections of tropical fruits here in America are limited and most of them comes from another country, I am very grateful with what I can find. Growing up in…
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I had to introduce these delicious treats to my children in a very early age. If you are a Brazilian or have visited Brazil enough times, you know what I mean. Brigadeiros are part of the culture in Brazil. They are the icon of every birthday party and more important than the birthday cake itself. There is…
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