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…

We Colombians love fruit juices and in fact, we end almost all our meals with them. Jugos de fruta are very popular in Colombian restaurants and homes. My mom would make a pitcher of some sort of fruit juice every day for us when I was growing up. Some people prefer the juices made with water and some prefer them with milk, either way if you visit a Colombian home, they will offer you juice instead of soda, as that is part of our culture. This banana drink is one of my favorites. Try it! Read more…

This juice is delicious and extremely refreshing on a hot day. Try it, your kids will love you for it!

Ingredients
(4 Servings)

5 cups watermelon, peeled and cut into chunks
1 cup crushed ice
¼ cup ice water
2 tablespoons sugar

Directions

Place all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Serve immediately and enjoy!