One of the reasons I started my website was to keep a journal of all the family recipes I grew up with. Many are based on memories and flavors of how my grandparents and parents cooked and prepared dishes. I am thankful that Rumba Meats has given me an opportunity to create dishes that are both traditional and modern. Growing up with 2 cultures When I look back at my childhood I am … [Read more...]
Instant Pot South American Meat Sauce
I have been enjoying my Instant Pot but am saddened I have not been sharing my recipes as much because life happens. It took a snow storm and some inspiration to get this recipe to you. Where does my inspiration come from? Sometimes it comes from memories. Other times I am inspired by feelings or what ingredients I have on hand. This time around I was inspired by my desire to recreate my … [Read more...]
Discovering Chile through its Cuisine
One of the things that I promised I would do when I arrived in Chile was to discover as much as a I could about Chilean cuisine. Before I left, I tried to do a little research, but there was so much going on in our lives that I discovered a lot of foodie treasures while I was in Santiago. Discovering Chile through its cuisine has definitely been a dream of mine and it finally came … [Read more...]
Chilean Dreams and Eats – In Memory of my Abuelito
It had been way too long, probably 7 years since I had last heard or spoken to my Chilean grandfather. I believe a lot of the reason I cook and am what I am, is a result of everything I saw and learned growing up. When people find out that I am half Chilean and half Mexican, they are quite confused. I am sometimes confused myself. How much culture can someone have in their lives? … [Read more...]
Celebrate as Chileans do with Cola de Mono and Pan de Pascua
When December arrived I was very sure I would not be ready for Christmas but now that it is almost here, I am so excited. Part of that excitement and anticipation for the holidays has come from really dwelling on the real meaning and reason for Christmas. Establishing new traditions and teaching our children what the real meaning of Christmas has been really important for us as a family. … [Read more...]
