Disclaimer: While some of the products shown here were given to me, all opinions expressed are my own. I resumed Weight Watchers last Fall. Since then, I’ve been searching for new recipes, so my family and I don’t get tired of the same old low fat recipes and fall back into old habits! Today I […]
My Journey To A Healthy New Me
It’s no secret I’ve been trying to lose some weight which packed on the last year or so … Hereditary issues, low metabolism and aging combined acted like a molotov cocktail to prevent me from losing weight even though I had a really healthy and organic diet! I also realised I didn’t know much […]
Vatapa
I grew up in Brazil! Easter for us was traveling 3 hours to visit my grandad, my aunt and my great great grandma! I vividly remember running around, playing while the delicious aroma of seafood and dende oil invaded our senses…. It was like going back to the 1700s, where slaves found a […]
Join Me At The Latin Food & Wine Festival
You know how much I love to cook and how food is a way to bring my culture and my heritage to my home, sharing it with family and friends! That’s why I’m so happy to be inviting you to join me in attending the Latin Food & Wine Festival! Event Details: Date: […]
Olho De Sogra – Brazilian Coconut Truffle
Continuing our 12 days of desserts series, today we are sharing Olho de Sogra (Mother in Law’s Eye). Not sure why the name, 🙂 but it’s basically a coconut truffle, the white brigadier base with coconut and dry plum as the “shell”. The taste is completely unique, you need to try it! Ingredients: 2 […]
Best Holiday Cookie Savings
The Holidays are approaching! It makes me soooo happy! All the baking, friends, parties – there’s nothing better than holiday cheer to give you hope for a new year to come! One of my favorite things is to leave a plate for Santa! It’s always a tradition! One day I asked my son what […]
