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Dolores Wiarco Dweck, known by her nearest and dearest as Lola, has a great appreciation for Mexican cuisine and culture. Lola's culinary mentors include her relatives and friends as well as some of Mexico’s great chefs and home cooks. She preserves and shares her favorite recipes through Lola’s Cocina.
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Wake up and smell the conchas!
For this month’s #comadrescorner I’m sharing my interview with Nicole Reyna, creator behind @flanandapplepie and @voladoresvanilla. We discuss what sparked the idea to start her blog and vanilla business, her all-time favorite blog recipe, must-have travel essentials, what treasures she likes to bring home from Mexico, how she practices self-care, and so much more.
This beauty of a photo is of her most pinned recipe - sweet and delicious conchas. Swipe to see more of her drool-worthy pics.
COMADRES CORNER Interview with Nicole Reyna, Founder of Voladores Vanilla and Flan and Apple Pie
lolascocina.com (direct link in profile)
I’m honored to have my @lolasmercadito mini gourmet sampler included in @thelilynews’s gift guide that showcases 35 of the coolest woman-made gifts. Let the holiday shipping begin! 🛍
Tag someone who could use a little protection from mal de ojo. 🧿
ME: I don’t have THAT many dishes.
My husband didn’t even respond and then just took off on a bike ride with Valentina. I’m pretty sure that if I even think of buying a single dish in the future, I’ll get kicked out of the family.
Kitchen remodel starts next week so I’ll be purging all weekend. And by purging I mean I’ll be ignoring everything Marie Kondo said. #WhatDoesSheKnow
What’s your signature dessert?
Up until a few weeks ago I didn’t have one. Desserts just aren’t my forte but after tinkering in the kitchen with a few ingredients recently, I think I finally have one. Any guesses as to what it is?
I’ll be sharing the recipe soon - it’s a keeper and will go splendidly on your Thanksgiving table.
Hoping for a visit tonight!
For those who asked about my butterfly Catrina, it’s a piece by artist @ricardosoltero. You might recognize his larger-than-life Catrinas at @hwdforever’s Day of the Dead events. He also did an amazing installation at @denverbotanic a few years ago.
The rest of the items are pieces I’ve collected over the course of nine years, since I began celebrating Día de los Muertos.
Oh, and I love my fake candles from @costco. Can’t risk burning down my altar or house with real ones on all night. ¡Buenas noches!
On Day of the Dead, alcohol favored by the dead is used to toast the arrival of their spirit.
Each year I select a special "spirit" to include on my altar and this year's altar includes a beautiful limited-edition bottle of @tequilacazadores designed by Mexican street and textile artist @villanaart.
The bottle depicts the prideful Cazadores stag alongside two sugar skulls, marigolds, and Victoria's signature colorful yarn designs - a nod to our Mexican heritage.
NEW POST - Sugar Skulls and Spirits: Decoding the Symbolism of Altar Items
Learn more at lolascocina.com - direct link in profile
Photo by @cmcreavy
#LosAltosAmigos
#CazadoresAmbassador
#DiadelosMuertos
Day of the Dead altars can be simple or elaborate. Three basic elements of a home altar include a photo of the person you'd like to honor, flowers, and a candle. Every item on an altar holds special significance.
NEW POST - Sugar Skulls and Spirits: Decoding the Symbolism of Altar Items
Learn more at lolascocina.com - direct link in profile
Photo by @cmcreavy
#LosAltosAmigos
#CazadoresAmbassador
#DiadelosMuertos
I began the tradition of building a home altar after moving to Old Town San Diego in 2011 where there's a huge celebration that inspired me to honor my father, who passed away in 2000 at only 49 years old.
Now we live in Colorado, and my altar has grown with time and became a way to share this beautiful aspect of my culture with others who may not be familiar with these traditions.
NEW POST - Sugar Skulls and Spirits: Decoding the Symbolism of Altar Items
Learn more about the symbolism of altar items at lolascocina.com - direct link in profile
#LosAltosAmigos
#CazadoresAmbassador
#DiadelosMuertos
Photo by @cmcreavy
