Asado Negro – Venezuelan Holiday Dark Roast

Asado Negro – Venezuelan Holiday Dark Roast

Here is a traditional Venezuelan recipe that I probably only make once a year, for good reasons. It is a recipe that requires time. This dish is very well known in the capital city of Venezuela. I honestly don’t remember having this dish at home much, but I did...
Jalea de Mango – Venezuelan Mango Jelly

Jalea de Mango – Venezuelan Mango Jelly

Mango is one of the tropical fruits that brings me back the most memories of my upbringing in Venezuela.  It could be because of the tall leafy mango tree in our yard that served as a meeting hub with neighbors and friends during hot afternoons, or because mango...
Halibut Empanada – Pisillo de Pescado

Halibut Empanada – Pisillo de Pescado

Pisillo is a dish typical of the Venezuelan plains made with local meats, although on the coast, Pisillo is made with fish instead. The name pisillo comes from the method used to shred the meat by smashing it (pisar) with a rock. This halibut pisillo makes the perfect...
Fin de Año 2016

Fin de Año 2016

Today is the last day of 2016. I know that I am not alone thinking this was a strange year. I want to be thankful while counting all my blessings in 2016 and be hopeful that 2017 will be much better. If you are here reading this I want to THANK YOU for spending your...