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Newtons Cookies Review

4 comments February 12, 2013

After I had my first child, I was thrilled by the prospect of taking my new baby everywhere with me, and that is what I did. But after my second child, I learned that traveling with two kids is much harder than traveling with one…much harder! Grocery shopping becomes a nightmare with a baby crying [...]

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Galletas de Milo (Milo Cookies)

12 comments February 5, 2013

Some things never change… I love Milo, I have always loved Milo, and I will die loving Milo These cookies were inspired by  my favorite chocolate drink, Milo! So, what is Milo anyway? It is a chocolate and malt powder made by Nestlé, that is mixed with hot or cold milk to make a wonderfully [...]

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Rollo Rojo de Guayaba (Colombian Red Roll Cake with Guava)

4 comments February 1, 2013

Rollo Rojo de Guayaba or Liberales is a classic traditional Colombian roll cake. It is basically a sponge cake filled with guava jam. This is a popular dessert all over the country and can be found in most Colombian bakeries. I enjoy making my own traditional Colombian baked goods at home. Considering that there are [...]

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Mantecada (Colombian-Style Butter Corn Bread)

11 comments January 30, 2013

Mantecada is a traditional Colombian butter corn cake that is very popular in the capital of the country, Bogotá. This cake tastes best when freshly prepared and it is usually served with berry preservers (Dulce de Mora o Fresa) on the side. The first time I had Mantecada was in a hotel in Bogotá about [...]

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Arepa Bites with Shredded Beef and Avocado

9 comments January 28, 2013

The versatility of arepas is just one of the many reasons why I love them so much. I eat arepas every day for breakfast, but I am a happy girl eating them for lunch, snacks and dinner too. I am always looking for new ways to make them and I already have many recipes for [...]

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Bacon-Wrapped Chicken with Tamarind Sauce

7 comments January 24, 2013

This Bacon Wrapped Chicken with Tamarind Sauce recipe has been sitting on my computer waiting to be shared for a couple of months! I made it for dinner on a weekend back in November, and then it got buried in my drafts folder. I’m not sure how I let that happen but it’s time to [...]

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Muslitos (Chicken and Pork Croquettes)

8 comments January 17, 2013

When my family got together for a party in Colombia, when I was growing up, my Aunt Consuelo always made these Chicken and Pork Croquettes. She called the “Muslitos” because they look like little chicken legs, which is the English translation of “Muslitos“. These croquettes are made with a mixture of cooked chicken, pork, vegetables [...]

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