As I think I've mentioned more than once already, blogging has taken a back seat lately. I've been so busy adjusting to my new job, searching for and then signing a lease on a new apartment, trying to get in some workouts, making sure I am eating healthy and getting plenty of sleep, and being with ...
Desserts
Paleta de Limón con Crema aka Lime Creamsicle
Paletas, or popsicles, are a pretty big deal in Mexico. There are two famous chains that sell ice cream and popsicles- La Michoacana and Popeye. Not really sure how Popeye, the spinach loving sailor, turned into a popsicle loving sailor but who am I to judge. Popsicles are tasty. This is ...
Mexican Lime Icebox Cake
Let me preface by saying that this dessert definitely doesn't fall into the healthy category, but damn is it good. Traditionally, this recipe is called a Carlota de Limón in Mexico. I figured I would call this an icebox cake, though, since you might see Carlota and have no idea what the heck I'm ...
Birthday Cake Coconut Butter
I am back in Oaxaca from a trip to the Riviera Maya with my boyfriend and it feels good to be home. I'm always ready to come home towards the end of a vacation and get back into my routine. Do you have that same feeling at the end of a trip? That being said, I still miss the beach. I was really ...
Lightened Up Coconut Caramel Flan
This is an EXTREMELY delayed Fiesta Fridays recipe post. I know. I had every intention to stay on schedule with my three-a-week posts (which are usually on Monday, Wednesday and Friday), but I've been enjoying my time in the Riviera Maya so much that I decided to take a slight hiatus from the blog. ...