Category Archives: anytime
Pastel de Tres Leches
Last night we rang in the new year with some spice. The tamales made an appearance, but only for a short time as they were quickly devoured. Then — there was Pastel de Tres Leches for dessert. This cake is believed to … Continue reading
Posted in winter, anytime
Tagged cajeta, cake, costa rica, dessert, goat milk, mexico, oaxaca, pastel de tres leches, rum
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Grandma Salazar’s Tamales
To say that tamales are a “favorite” of mine is sort of putting it mildly. That said, I have yet to try a tamal that rivals my Grandma Salazar’s. And right now I am jubilant because my mom, my sister Megan, my … Continue reading
Posted in winter, anytime, traditions
Tagged delicious days, family recipe, grandma salazar's tamales, nicole stich
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Thyme Roasted Almonds
It was a January night in 2004. Snow quietly blanketed the streets of Munich, but we drove on with determination. We were going to a New Year’s party, and nothing was going to stop us. We picked up our friends the Kukkonens and crammed … Continue reading
