Let’s face it: snow, though it’s beautiful, gets old after a while. And I’m sure many of you are with me in the dreaming-of-sunny-warm-places mode. Well, mis amigos, if, like me, you can’t get to your dream destination at this moment, why not bring some of that tropical paradise to… Read More →
Funny how sometime you look at things with different eyes once you’ve tried something outside your home; this is the case for me with sopa de zapallo, pumpkin soup! My mother, as I’ve mentioned, was the consummate cook and entertainer. Growing up, it was my mom who hosted my dad’s… Read More →
This summer I had the privilege of visiting Block Island, which is just off the coast of Rhode Island. If you’ve been there, you know that Block Island, with its idyllic views, fabulous fish, and gorgeous beaches is a dream come true in many ways. Well, I did share, on… Read More →
Mis amigos, the first question you may ask is, “Is this a cocktail, or is it a dessert?” My answer: a little bit of both. And then you might ask, “But wow, this is from Jamaica. Does it belong in Latin Twist?” My answer: of course! This drink, which is… Read More →
If you haven’t had the amazing pleasure of enjoying the aroma of passion fruit, you are in for a treat with this cocktail. I remember the first time I tried fresh passion fruit; I was living in Peru, and my friend Cynthia showed gave me a shiny, orange-shelled fruit which… Read More →
Though steam has settled here in New York for at least a few days, we are thirsty! Well my friends, I’ve got the drink for you: Ginger Lemonade. This is something you can easily double/triple in quantity, and keep in the fridge (I will, by the way, be serving this… Read More →
