Summer has been busy time and with my baby daughter turning one, things got a little busier. She is very active and keeps me on my toes; not that that’s a bad thing. I will commence adding family recipes in short order. I will also be cross-posting my recipes toContinue Reading
It isn’t too early to be thinking about Christmas and nothing says Christmas quite like a huge cup of Crema de vie! Technically, it’s egg nog, but it is superior to the crap you get in a carton from the supermarket. This is guaranteed to disappear quickly, so since this recipeContinue Reading
Arroz con pollo is a favorite Cuban dish, served family style. It is Spanish in origin and closely related to paella, which is made with the same ingredients and includes the addition of seafood. It is typically a meal reserved for a family gathering on a Sunday afternoon, or forContinue Reading
I fondly recall seeking out the trays with the yellow cellophane upon arriving at parties; that meant there was great snack foods to be had. A tray of little croquettes, a tray of “cangrejitos” and “pastelitos”, a tray of “bocaditos” – sublime! Now, I don’t know about the rest ofContinue Reading
Ham croquettes are the perfect food. Whether they’re smooshed between saltines, served with a bowl of chicken noodle soup or alongside birthday cake, we eat croquettes morning, noon, and night. Continue Reading