Once again I find myself thinking about Switzerland, a country that has become dear to my heart. Specially on days like this that I daydream about traveling the world. So this is a quick post to show you some of my favorite photos from last summer’s family trip that I haven’t shared before. Hotel zum […]
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There are so many reasons why I love San Francisco, I’d need several posts to explain them all. The main reason is its variety. The city by the bay is the epitome of the melting pot. A walk around some of its neighborhoods will make you believe you are Phileas Fogg in Around the
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As I promised on Monday here’s the recipe that will make your guests green with envy: Saint Patrick’s Day cupcakes! The recipe is the same as you saw on My First Cupcakes. The only ingredient that you need to add is green food coloring to the frosting. Well, either that or any green ingredient you
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In honor of Saint Patrick, which is celebrated on the 17th of March, this is going to be Irish week on the blog. We are going to kick off with a recipe I brought back from Ireland. If you follow the blog you may know that I’ve lived in different English speaking countries. I spent
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The best way to either start or end your day in Madrid is with chocolate con churros at San Gines. Located in central Madrid, they have been serving Spain’s most popular breakfast since 1894. It is open 24/7 every day of the year so there is no excuse to leave Madrid without paying them a
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When I made my first muffins I mentioned the intention to go one step further and make cupcakes. They are one of today’s most popular desserts. These small delights are perfect for every occasion whether you offer them to someone else or you need some comfort food for yourself. I also love the fact that you can get creative
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I had such an amazing dining experience on Valentine’s date night that I felt I needed to share it with you guys. My boyfriend and I had made reservations to a place we had never been to: Café Colon Madrid. I stumbled upon this place while reading a lifestyle magazine and I immediately thought it
There are a few typical Carnival recipes in Spain but this is my favorite: orejas de Carnaval literally Carnival ears. This delicious, crunchy dessert is typical of the north of Spain. Its main ingredients are eggs, flour, oil and lots of white sugar. The anise-flavored dough is rolled out very thin, then fried and dusted with powdered sugar.
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Happy Monday, sweeties! Today’s recipe is going to get you on the mood for Valentine’s Day. These heart shaped sandwiches are really fun and easy to make. I was looking for Valentine’s recipes through my Pinterest the other day when I stumbled upon this cute dessert. I decided I had to make it and oh boy
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Olive oil muffins are one of Spain’s favorite breakfast baked goods. Their Spanish name is magdalenas and they are cute mini sponge cakes in a cup. They are extremely easy to make and you only need 5 basic ingredients which are pantry staples: olive oil, flour, baking powder, sugar and eggs. Once you master this Spanish
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