What’s not to love? For me this is heaven in a cup. Hot chocolate made in coconut milk is a traditional Colombian recipe and this delicious drink is perfect this time of year!
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This hot chocolate is popular all around Colombia, especially in Bogotá, the countries capital. Hot chocolate is a staple in almost every Colombian home. In my family, as good “paisas”, we drink this hot chocolate at breakfast with arepa and cheese and sometimes as a “merienda”, an evening snack with Colombian pastries or bread and cheese. If you would like to make this hot chocolate as we do in Colombia,  you’ll need two  old-fashioned Colombian kitchen gadgets, which you can get at my store.  A  “chocolatera” and a “bolinillo” (or molinillo).  Have fun! Read more…

Arequipe or dulce de leche is one of my favorite things in the world. This milkshake is especially good on a hot summer day and can be enjoyed by both children and adults. Read more…

Refajo is a popular Colombian cocktail made with beer and “Colombiana”, which is a soda from Colombia. It is a very simple recipe but refreshing and delicious. It is very popular in Colombian restaurants and it is a great accompaniment to our asados or grilled meats. Read more…

Aguardiente or “Firewater”, is a strong alcoholic drink made from anise and sugar cane.

This is a traditional drink from the Andean region of Colombia.

Tomate de Arbol or tamarillo is a popular Colombian fruit. It is tangy with a little sweetness, is a great source of Vitamin A, B6 and C and also contains Vitamin E and Thiamine. In Colombia it is used in juice, desserts, and sauces. In the United States I found it frozen in the Latin aisle at the supermarket. Read more…

Enjoy this refreshing and traditional Colombian fruit juice on a hot summer day.

Ingredients
(4 Servings)

3 cups pineapple, peeled and diced
1 cup water
¼ cup crushed ice
2 tablespoons sugar Read more…