Pepino Melon & Chia Seeds Granita

Pepino Melon & Chia Seeds Granita

Growing up in South America I feel pretty lucky to have had all the exotic fruits I used to eat when I was a kid; and there are yet so many more fruits I’ve never tried. That’s why when I was choosing some fruit from Melissa’s I decided to go with...
Kumquat Marmalade & Almond Cake

Kumquat Marmalade & Almond Cake

Have you ever had a Kumquat? They are a little tiny orange usually with an oval shape. In Spanish we call them “naranjitas chinas” and that is because they are a native citrus fruit of China. Here in the U.S. they grow in the sates of Florida &...
Banana Torte – Torta de Cambures

Banana Torte – Torta de Cambures

If you have read any of my previous posts, you probably know by now how much I love flavors that take me back in time. This Torta de Cambures recipe is definitely one of them. I shared this recipe for the April 16th issue of The Capital City Hues. This is a cake that...
Berliner Tower (Bombas Rellenas)

Berliner Tower (Bombas Rellenas)

This post started as a holiday project, that for lack of time, I ended up not participating in. I decided to share with you how this Berliner Tower came to mind anyhow. This is the Venezuelan version of a pastry cream filled doughnut that you can find in any bakery...
Blue Cheese, Cranberry & Pecan Grown-Up Cookies

Blue Cheese, Cranberry & Pecan Grown-Up Cookies

During the holidays there are dozens of cookies made in my kitchen but I do not make them. That’s right! It is my husband’s deal to make all those cookies. My kids of course have been helping since they were old enough to make a mess with sugar and flour...
Chocolate, Figs & Ginger Custard

Chocolate, Figs & Ginger Custard

Time to think outside of the pumpkin pie! Not that there is anything wrong with pumpkin pie, but it’s good now and then to switch things around for the holidays. I especially love making custards for dessert when I am entertaining because they don’t take long to...