Today’s recipe is a very special one. The sweet treats and meals you see here either come from recipe books, Pinterest or travelling experiences. But this one is special because it’s a family recipe. My aunt Mary shared with us this recipe of pastries which in Spanish are called perrunas or pastas depending on the region […]
One of the best things about having lived in different countries is incorporating different traditions to my life back home. I spent 9 months living in Dublin and attending Trinity College while I was at University. This time allowed me to learn a great deal about this wonderful country. Probably their most famous celebration is
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I’m always on the lookout for new recipes to try. Some work, some don’t. Some become favorites for life. The later was the case of this pumpkin French toast casserole. I found a mouthwatering pic browsing on Pinterest on a Sunday afternoon and it was love at first sight. Since then I’ve baked it a few times
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You may know by now that the reason why this blog is called Memories of the Pacific is that every now and then there is a flashback post to my time living in the Bay Area, near San Francisco. I’m in love with this city for various reasons: the variety of neighborhoods, the stunning and
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Every year my fiance and I take turns to choose a restaurant for Valentine’s Day date night dinner. Last year I chose Cafe Colon and this year he surprised me with reservations at La Manzana, a restaurant in the 5 star hotel Hesperia Madrid. La Manzana (the apple), was named in allusion to the golden
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I’m very traditional when it comes to celebrating Valentine’s Day. A date night at a special restaurant is my favorite thing to do. This year I also want to do a special breakfast. Keeping it cozy at home. Today I want to share with you some ideas to celebrate love whether you are single or
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Few things are as typical Spanish as tapas and red wine from La Rioja. The origin of tapas is the subject of many discussions. It is said that the first tapa was simply a piece of bread placed on top of the glass to keep the flies out. Tapa literally meaning ‘cover’ or ‘lid’. Hence the
Every year we like to do a little family excursion sometime between Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve. Last year we went in search of don quixote and this time we chose a destination I had been wanted to go to for a really long time: Cuenca. UNESCO considers Cuenca of outstanding universal value as
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While the rest of the world is putting away the Christmas decorations, Spain still has one big celebration to go: the coming of the Three Wise Men. The Magi bring presents to children on January 6 just like they did with baby Jesus. Although in recent years we’ve adopted the tradition of Santa Claus, los
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Who said that the best cafes are in Paris? I’m always on the lookout for the most amazing cafes and this time I’ve found the most beautiful one I’ve ever seen. A friend told me about Salon des Fleurs knowing my love for flowers and all things pretty. This cozy place in Madrid is a
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