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)
Currently, COVID-19 has hit the world in a turn of unfortunate events and people are urged to stay inside. With this going on, I try to stay positive everyday. It’s importnt to keep yourself busy and remind yourself that everything will be okay. Positivity is always key. That being said, I had decided to cook … Continue reading Margarita Chicken Pasta
Oh yes you read that correctly. I have found the BEST arepas in Gainesville, Florida. Before I dive into the details, I'm going to give you a bit of a backstory on how I found this place. About a year ago, Keneatsgainesville posted a picture of a beautiful arepa. It truly was gorgeous. The photo … Continue reading Gainesville’s BEST Arepas
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
1. Know it's going to be packed! Any day from now to January, the parks will be extremely packed. Be aware of this when planning your trip this holiday season. It's crucial to take this into consideration when picking your FastPasses! Lines will be unbearable. I recommend to be at the park by rope drop. … Continue reading Tips On Visiting Walt Disney World During the Holidays
If my lovely readers weren't already aware, I am quite the coffee drinker. I drink coffee everyday, sometimes twice a day. Side note: I also love tea. I've used several coffee machines growing up: Keurig, Nespresso, Cuban coffee maker, and traditional cup coffee maker. I do love Nespresso, BUT their coffee makers are very expensive. … Continue reading Why I Love Using A French Press
This past week I took a Caribbean cruise on the MSC Seaside ship. This is a new ship that is about six months old. MSC is an Italian cruise line company. It was definitely different than the other cruise lines (Carnival, Disney, and Royal Caribbean) I have been on prior. The Ship: Seaside The ship … Continue reading Cruising on the MSC Seaside
Do you ever get tired of studying on campus, the library, or your room? I definitely do. This past week I have studied and eaten at eight different coffee houses in Gainesville, FL. I evaluated them on several key aspects: coffee/tea, menu, prices, atmosphere, parking/bus stops, and location. Each one of these has free WiFi … Continue reading Drink Your Studies Away
Hello! This past week I went to Boston with University of Florida's Ad Society for four days. It was a networking trip so I didn't have much time to be a tourist, but I did have amazing food in the beautiful city. So here is where and what I ate in Boston, Massachusetts. PSA: Make … Continue reading Delicious Eats in Boston, MA
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