Buenas tardes! Today I will be sharing one of my favorite Cuban recipes, the batido de trigo. This smoothie is a sweet, puffed wheat smoothie that has a perfect blend of a sweet grain flavor. In Spanish, trigo means “puffed wheat,” hence the name. I grew up drinking this at my abuelas house and it … Continue reading Cuban Batido De Trigo (Puffed Wheat Smoothie)
This past Christmas I made the perfect lemon sugar cookie recipe. Once people had a bite, they only wanted more. The recipe is super simple and so much fun to do. I don't have a mixer so I mix everything with a whisk or my hands. If you have a mixer, use it! It'll be … Continue reading Addicting Lemon Sugar Cookie Recipe
A Cuban Christmas isn't your usual Christmas party. We celebrate "Noche Buena" (Christmas Eve) in an elaborate way that always makes it a memorable holiday. Here's a look into a typical Cuban "Noche Buena." When you arrive, you have to hug and kiss everyone. It's a custom on how Cubans greet eachother, and you must … Continue reading A Look Into A Cuban Christmas
One of the biggest issues I faced when I first moved to Gainesville was getting used to lack of Cuban food around the city. Being from Miami, I'm used to having Cuban restaurants, bakeries, and cafes on every corner. It's tough to find delicious Cuban food outside of South Florida, but there a couple of … Continue reading Encontrando los gustos de Miami en Gainesville
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