February 2010

Blog Anniversary and Giveaway

70 comments February 9, 2010

In February of 2009 I started this blog and here I am, one year and 285 posts later. I can’t beleive it! I wanted to take this opportunity on my blog’s one year anniversary to thank you all for being faithful readers of my little stories and recipes. My blogging journey wouldn’t have been the [...]

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Brigadeiros (Brazilian Chocolate Candy)

30 comments February 8, 2010

These popular Brazilian candies were named after an Air Force Brigadier named Eduardo Gomes. They look like truffles, are very simple to make and are rich and delicious. Valentine’s day is coming soon, so make these candies for your friends and family, they would love you for it These Brigadeiros are my entry in the [...]

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Mushroom Cake (Torta de Champiñones)

21 comments February 6, 2010

This mushroom cake is very easy to make, nothing fancy but the type of recipe you can make for lunch with a nice cup of soup. I bought the mushrooms to make another recipe, but at the last minute, I realized that I didn’t have all the ingredients for it. Don’t you hate when that [...]

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Cod Fish and Yuca Cakes

42 comments February 4, 2010

There are a lot of recipes for cod fish cakes, some better than others. I have tried a few made with potatoes that I like, but my grandmother used to make cod fish cakes with yuca, and they are definately my favorites ones. They have great texture and a wonderful taste. This is the recipe [...]

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Bistec a la Criolla ( Colombian -Style Creole Steak)

30 comments February 3, 2010

This is one of those recipes that many Colombians and I grew up eating at least once a week. Bistec a la Criolla is one of my favorites because I love creole sauces over white rice. It is a simple and quick recipe to make and full of flavor. Serve it with white rice and [...]

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