I can remember when my mom used to call our family to help make the docinhos (candy/sweet desserts) for parties! We would gather the whole familia to make what today I remember as one of the most fun times of my life! My sister and I would patiently wait by the kitchen door […]
Why Going Camping Is A Must Try For Latinos
. I grew up in Brazil, heading to our beach house on an island, fun driving … ferry to get there, but it was all worth it! All except for this gorgeous view, which only an RV will give you!! Picture taken while crossing a bridge near Cape Cod with the RV in […]
Steak Tips With Avocado Dressing
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #VidaAguacate #EchaleVida #CollectiveBias You know as a Latina, I seek a balance that allows me to enjoy food that’s good, while still indulging. Chatting with my friends, I’ve noticed that the mindset has shifted from “I have to […]
Cinco De Mayo Cleaning Tips
I have been reading some posts in social media, saying that Cinco de Mayo is not really a celebrated holiday by Hispanic people. For me, I believe that any reason is a good reason to gather family and friends to celebrate love, life and friendship! So that’s what we do on Cinco de Mayo! Ole! We gather […]
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 […]
Banana Apple Smoothie
This post is sponsored by NxStage Medical, Inc. but all opinions are my own. I had a friend share information with me about kidney disease and it totally opened my eyes to a condition I wasn’t really aware of. Since March is #NationalKidneyMonth, I wanted to raise awareness about kidney disease and an […]
Healthy Lent Recipes With Bacalao
I know you’re probably tired of looking for different lent recipes, let alone healthy ones! I know…… I’ve decided to share one of my mom’s favorite recipes, Bacalhau Ao Ze do Pipo, a traditional Portuguese recipe, with a twist! I know you will love it so much, you will create your own! First let’s talk […]
Trendy Talk With Chef Ronaldo Linares
I can’t begin to share how excited and grateful I am for all the support on the first installment of my new FB Live Show – #TrendyTalk! The idea behind the show was to bring some of my favorite topics from the blog to the screen and start a conversation with questions everybody wants […]
Shrimp Gazpacho
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #40DaysOfFlavor. Lent brings memories of my childhood in South America, when my mom spent hours in the kitchen bringing the best seafood dishes along with delicious vegetable sides to remind us that it was a time for giving […]