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Dia de Muertos

Today, November 2nd, in Mexico we celebrate the day of the dead, or Dia de Muertos. It is a pre-Hispanic tradition that was adopted and transformed by the Catholic missionaries, so now the festivity has a lot of religious aspects to it. However, religious or not, it is a day … Continue reading

Protein packed, diabetic friendly Chile con Carne

Here’s a recipe that’s been around in the family for a while with a little twist. It was also a great recipe for me during my time with the gestational diabetes, because it is packed with protein (meat), simple carbs (onion and tomato), complex carbs and fiber (beans). If you’re … Continue reading

Arroz con Leche and The Girl who Walked among Scents book

Today our cooking journey finally brought us to Mexico, where I was born and raised. I decided to share one of the easiest and most satisfying recipes with the girls: Arroz con leche, or Rice Pudding in English.  For this version I used two ingredients that might not be that … Continue reading