{Note: I translated the title cause my hubby laughed at the Spanish title. You go figure what he made of it}This past week seemed like a blur. My husband told me he cannot believe the amount of work I have been doing despite how far along I am. Yes, it is really strange but I feel like I am nesting and something more.Last week I was inspired to cook several meals and then I threw the towel in and … [Read more...]
Boozy Cake with Dulce de Leche and Spiked Apricot Filling
This cake has been a long time coming. We had two birthdays in the last 10 days and I knew I had to have a good cake for my loved ones.Growing up my Chilean grandmother would make each member of the family their favorite cake. She would make a 13 to 15-inch cake and fill it with the birthday boy or girl's choice spiked jam. Mine was always apricot spiked with brandy. I even had our wedding … [Read more...]
Cola de Mono (Spiked Coffee Cocktail)
Do you like Bailey's Irish Cream? Well this is a version that folks in Chile drink and I veganized it and gave it some twist with delicious spices. (I did not know if you knew I am HALF Chilean. :-) ) I have taken this to evening parties as a night cap or to go with desserts. YUM! Who does not like coffee and alcohol? This recipe is featured in the So Much to love contest! Voting is open … [Read more...]
Happy New Year! {Monkey’s Cocktail & Chilean Fruitcake}
Happy New Year friends! I scarcely can believe that a new year is upon us! As Ryan was reading a satire on the events that transpired in 2010, I forgot several events. Whoa, lots happened this year!What will the year 2011 hold for us? Even though we have lots of events and trips planned this year we ask God to bless our plans because plans can change.Yesterday we went to a New Year's Eve party and … [Read more...]
Pan Amasado {Chilean Biscuits}
Today is the LAST day for Vegan Month of Food and I believe it was very successful! Even though I did not get a chance to read close to 800 blogs I did get introduced to MANY new blogs. I have added them to bloglines for easier reading so I am looking forward continuing reading them.I do not know about anyone else, but I do not plan on NOT blogging any less than I have because it has been … [Read more...]
