Today I want to share some of the Christmas and New Year's traditions that I grew up with in Colombia. Like many people who left Colombia and have been in another country for a long time, I've lost touch with many of these wonderful traditions. ...
Dulce de Noche Buena (Christmas Eve Dessert)
Noche Buena is the anual Christmas Eve feast in Latin America and Spain. December 24th in Colombia is a day when families get together to have a traditional Christmas Eve meal, dance and party, while the kids play and wait for their Christmas gifts ...
Natilla Tradicional Colombiana (Colombian Christmas Sweet Custard)
Natilla is a sweet custard that is traditionally served during Colombian Christmas gatherings. There are many variations of Natilla in Colombia. This traditional Colombian Natilla recipe is made with panela, a sweet brown product made from sugar ...
Sabajón Colombiano (Colombian-Style Eggnog)
To celebrate this years Mother's Day, I thought I would introduce you to one of my mom's favorite drinks, Sabajón Colombiano. Sabajón is the Colombian version of eggnog, spiked with Aguardiente (firewater), a strong alcoholic drink made from anise ...
Alfajores (Dulce de Leche Cookie Sandwiches)
Alfajores are popular in Colombia as well as other parts of South America. I don’t love to bake but Alfajores are my favorite cookies and I just had to make them for my recipe blog. These delicate dulce de leche sandwich cookies are ...
Chocolate Bark and a Merry Christmas
Here's an easy to prepare, last minute, homemade treat to give this Christmas. I made these Chocolate Barks to bring to my sister-in-law's house last Christmas, but I didn't have time to post the recipe, so here it is a year later! I love these ...
Torta de Dulce de Coco (Colombian Coconut Pudding Cake)
Torta de Dulce de Coco is one of my favorite desserts to make, and eat, when the weather starts to cool down. This Colombian dessert is a moist cake made with Dulce de Coco (Coconut and Milk Dessert) and Bizcochuelo (Sponge Cake). This Colombian ...
