Mexican Food, Virtual Cooking Classes, and Cultura
Día de los Muertos – a celebration of life! Learn how I honor my father and how my Day of the Dead altar comes to life with calaveras, food, music, and more. Through food, including Mexican Hot Chocolate, Buñulos, Sugar Skull Cookies, and my father’s favorite dessert, I’ve been able to evoke and honor the memories of loved ones who are no longer part of the terrestrial world.
My father loved flan, but as a child I only remember my mother making it from a box. This Day of the Dead I’m honoring my father’s memory with his favorite dessert, which also happens to be one of my specialties. This homemade flan is …
Last year I (finally!) learned to bake the most delectable pan de muerto to celebrate Day of the Dead. What we created with Mexican master baker Eliceo Lara wasn’t any old pan de muerto, this one was infused with orange blossom water and orange zest, …
Discover the fascinating history of papel picado, a form of traditional Mexican art dating back to pre-Columbian times. Learn about how these tissue paper banners are made, their cultural significance, and their use in celebrations and decorations today. Recently, I collaborated with my friend Marisa …
If you’re looking for the perfect simple syrup for the fall, look no further. This spiced syrup blends ingredients and flavors reminiscent of café de olla – piloncillo (Mexican cone sugar), cinnamon, and orange. It’s perfect mixed into coffee, drizzled over strawberries or ice cream, and …
Día de los Muertos is one of the most vibrant and festive cultural traditions that my family celebrates this time of year. It is an opportunity to invoke the spirits of our loved ones who have passed by decorating altars, preparing their favorite foods, and playing …