Versión en español Enjoy the tale of my trip to Utah, and my experience trekking in Zion and Bryce National Parks: why I decided to make this trip, with whom I went and the experience in general. I went alone. I love traveling alone, but I have ...
Cilantro Garlic Sauce with Chicken
Versión en español This blog post is sponsored by Nestlé® Carnation. The content and opinions expressed here are mine. I love publishing quick, savory recipes that solve the dilemma of a delicious, but time-intensive dinner or lunch. Today, ...
Ground Beef Breakfast Scramble
Versión en español I was asked by Carusele to participate in the #LaurasLean campaign, sponsored by Laura’s Lean. Although I have been compensated, all opinions on the recipe Ground Beef Breakfast Scramble are my own. A convenient and ...
6 Basics of the Vegetable Garden in Houston
Versión en español Learn the 6 Basics of the Vegetable Garden in Houston. In 2014, I adopted a new school garden and had been thinking about how to re-design it and make the most of it. I will serve a kindergarten class so it must be effortless to ...
Cielo (Heaven) Cake
Versión en español This Cielo (Heaven) cake is delicious. The sponge has more the consistency of a butter cookie, and the layer of "meringue" with the nuts gives it a delightful crunch. I added raspberry jam and chocolate to provide texture, ...
An edible butterfly garden
The Kolter North Edible Butterfly Garden was born out of struggle. After Hurricane Harvey, our school community (around 600 kids) took refuge in a temporary school. Everyone trying their best to get the building ready in four weeks so the kids could ...
Chilean Food: 7 Must-Try Dishes
Often overlooked and unknown, Chilean foods can surprise you with their ingredient-forward simplicity. If at all possible, visit Chile during the summer when the abundance of fruits and vegetables assures you the sweeter and crispier bounty of ...
Hurricane Harvey and our school garden
As an urban gardener, I'm lucky to have found strong garden communities very early and being able to stay for long times. One of them is the Kolter Elementary in Southwest Houston, on the Meyerland neighborhood. This post is part of a series about ...
Empanada Dough
Versión en español A traditional and handy recipe for Empanada dough, you can use it for your oven or fried savory recipes. Enjoy. Empanadas are a staple of the Latin cuisine, found in all countries with different fillings. Uses of Empanada Dough ...
Houston Backyard Gardens: Meyerland 2008-16
This post is part of a series about Houston backyard gardens and vegetable gardens in the city. Today we visit a Meyerland garden. This one is personal; it was the first house we owned in the USA. We moved there in May 2008 and left because of the ...