I've been stuck on making lime sugar cookies for a year now since I tried to make them last Christmas and they turned out awful. One of my favorite cafes in Oaxaca makes the best lime sugar cookies that are soft and pillowy with just the right amount of lime flavor. I wanted to make my own "healthy" ...
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Refreshing Cucumber Lime Spa Drink
What is better than laying out the in the sun gettin' your tan on in the summer? Doing it with a refreshing cucumber lime spa drink in your hand! While I've been too busy to get my tan on lately, I've been trying to hydrate after runs and yoga. One of my go-to drinks from my favorite cafe in ...
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 ...
Coconut Kiwi Mojitos {Recipe Redux}
I don't drink much alcohol these days, but if there is a mojito on the menu it is hard for me to say no. Daniel and I have tried the mojitos at every restaurant we have been to in Oaxaca, and you'd be surprised how hard it is to find a good one. A few things can go wrong: Too sweet. Too much rum. ...
