Since my Fiesta Fridays series is winding down at the end of this month I thought it would be fun to start up a new series: a list of my favorite things from the last month. Each month, I will post 5 of my favorite things, which could be anything from websites to photographs or products. I really ...
Fluffy Whole Wheat Horchata Pancakes
Ok, I promise this is the last horchata recipe...at least for a while until I miss Mexico so much that I have to make more. I'm thinking Hazelnut Horchata is next! I have been thinking a lot lately about living intentionally, thanks to this podcast, which i can't stop listening to. Intentionality ...
Whole Wheat Chai Chocolate Chip Scones {Recipe Redux}
Time for another Recipe Redux post, my friends, and this month's theme is all about healthy tea-inspired dishes. Using tea to cook is such a great way to get in those antioxidants or flavanoids (had to look up what those were) without having to actually drink your tea. This way, you can have your ...
Horchata Smoothie
When I first arrived in Mexico City last August for my research program's orientation I stopped in at the oh-so familiar Starbucks. Oaxaca only has one Starbucks and it's pretty far from where I live, thankfully, so instead I visit my favorite local coffee shops... that is when I'm not whipping up ...
Horchata + Horchata Iced Latte
I wouldn't really call myself a creature of habit, but I have a really hard time saying "no" to horchata whenever it's a drink option on the menu. If you're not familiar with horchata, it is a rice milk-based drink that is often made with almonds, cinnamon, and sugar. It has a thin consistency but ...