Brioche Burger Buns

by: fabiola in: Breakfast, Brunch, Bread
Brioche Burger Buns

Another one of my,  ” I can make that at home deals” so I did.  I like to think I can make almost anything at home instead of buying it at the store.  And now with a lot of free time on my hands, I can, …

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Baked Sweet Potato Fries

by: fabiola in: Side Dishes and Vegetables, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten Free
Baked Sweet Potato Fries

The perfect way to start off summer is always a day of grilling accompanied by a good french fry.  I know it sounds silly but I believe it to be true.  Summer has arrived, even though it really hasn’t where I live, but if I am enjoying a feta stuffed burger, and …

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Nectarine Tartlet

by: fabiola in: Breakfast, Brunch, Bread, Dessert
Nectarine Tartlet

d I simply like saying the word, tartlet.  I think it is cute, dainty, sweet, and versatile.  Say it with me, tartlet.  Yup, I like it.   You know when you are walking near certain fruit and you can smell it as if it was sitting on your nose?  Well, usually …

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Cabbage Chopping

by: fabiola in: Dressings, Condiments, Sauces, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten Free
Cabbage Chopping

I decided to show this because I found many people do not know an easy way to do this.  So I found it to be helpful to show you a tip that helped me.  Maybe you will eat more cabbage now:).

The easiest way to cut the core out …

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chipotle cabbage slaw

by: fabiola in: Salad, Side Dishes and Vegetables, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten Free
chipotle slaw

With Fathers Day weekend around the bend, I thought it would be a great idea to prepare side dishes that would accompany any great grilling or BBQ festivities.  I love cabbage, I can eat it raw, cooked, in soup, or off the cutting board as I chop it all up. …

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nixtamal ( corn masa )

by: fabiola in: Breakfast, Brunch, Bread
nixtamal

Call me crazy, which you are welcome to do, but I really enjoyed teaching myself how to make this from scratch and not from pre made masa.  I am not knocking the other way by any means.  I just found it rewarding to  know how corn tortillas are really made. …

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food philosophy

by: fabiola in: Travel and Stories
Citrus Olive Oil Mango Cake

I just got a text from my oldest brother, Charlie aka Carlos, wanting to know  if my blog will be based on organic foods, healthy food, or what?  So I thought it would be a good idea to let you know my food philosophy.

First off I like to mention I …

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