This is part of a sponsored collaboration with MilkPEP and DiMe Media. However, all opinions expressed are my own. Hispanic Heritage month is coming to an end soon, and as the autumn food preparation season kicks off and I’m spending more time in the kitchen, I’ve also been thinking about how so much of our […]
Dessert
A low-calorie yet indulgent summer snack – a Fruttare Coconut & Milk Bar
This was written as part of a compensated campaign in collaboration with Fruttare® and Latina Bloggers Connect, but all opinions are my own. I’m counting down the days until Labor Day weekend when I’ll be in sunny Florida, enjoying our last week of summer vacation! I should probably start packing, but right now I’m looking […]
Cool down this summer with this treat – a Fruttare frozen fruit bar
This was written as part of a compensated campaign in collaboration with Fruttare® and Latina Bloggers Connect, but all opinions are my own. When I needed a minute or two to myself, I used to hide in the bathroom. Sometimes I’d do my nails, or just sit and read a magazine for a bit. This […]
A review of DOLE Fruit Parfaits
Sometimes you just crave a little something sweet! Or all the time, in my case. Having individually-packaged snacks like Dole Fruit Parfaits is perfect, as this allows me to have a “sweet escape” while not straying from my diet. If I have time, I pop a parfait in the freezer for a few minutes first. […]
Capirotada, Mexican bread pudding
One of the most traditional Lenten dishes that I remember my mom making is capirotada, a type of bread pudding. She could make it in minutes – tossing in bread, raisins, peanuts, cheese, bananas, and a bunch of other things. Anything and everything she could find in the fridge and pantry, it seemed! I’ve heard […]
Dessert with friends
Thanks to Duncan Hines for sponsoring my writing. There’s no limit to the baking possibilities, so grab your favorite Duncan Hines mix and Comstock or Wilderness fruit fillings and Bake On! www.duncanhines.com. I bake almost every day in the winter. It’s a fun activity to do with my kids, keeps the kitchen warm and the […]
