Fried Yuca Strips are the Latin American french fry. Yuca is popular in Latin America, Africa and the Caribbean. These fried goodies make the perfect appetizer for your cocktail party or a side dish. So delicious, you'll forget about potatoes for a minute. [feast_advanced_jump_to] It's the third largest source of carbohydrates after corn. According […]
Old-Fashioned Sugar Cookies - Mrs. Allen's Recipe
Mrs. Allen's cookies. No, this is not a new grocery store brand, but another installment in the Aunt Lou's Archives series. By the way, Mrs. Allen was a real person. So, who was she? How did her old-fashioned sugar cookie recipe end up in Aunt Lou's hands? Whether she was a neighbor, the grocer's wife, […]
Rose Hips Tea
,Easter is over! If you are anything like me I'm sure you ate your share of chocolate and other goodies too. I wanted to find a recipe that would comfort the overindulgent stomach and please the palate as well. Enter Rose Hips Tea. So what are rose hips? Rose hips are the fruit of […]
Aunt Lou's Old Fashioned Chocolate Cake
Old Fashioned Chocolate Cake is to die for!!! This is best chocolate cake recipe that was waiting to be found. [feast_advanced_jump_to] Today I am happy to bring you another old fashioned recipe from Aunt Lou's Archives. She named this one "Dark Cake" as you can will see in the old cookbook recipe photo below. This […]
Rosewater Lemonade and History
Everybody loves roses right? Well, what better way to add more roses to your life than to add them to your food! Lemonade might go hand-in-hand with summer and picnics. Who says you can't enjoy a glass of this tasty beverage in February, right? Just think of rosewater lemonade as the "lemonade of love". My […]
2 Minute Spicy Mango Pico de Gallo Salsa
Super Bowl Sunday is just around the corner! Are you hosting? Regardless, one of the great traditions, apart from those multimillion dollar ads are the snacks. Yes, the snacks!!! But who has time to make anything extraordinary? Well, not too many people, but that is no reason you can't turn out a killer salsa in […]
Garam Masala
What is garam masala? [feast_advanced_jump_to] You are pushing your cart down the aisle at your local supermarket. You are on a special quest! You need this specific spice for a new recipe you are dying to try. You finally reach the spice section and start searching. There it is: "garam masala". Well, like curry, garam […]
Buche Noel : The Yule Log
The Yule Log or Buche Noel? Buche Noel is the typical French dessert that graces the windows of pastry shops and tables of homes throughout France during the month of December. [feast_advanced_jump_to] The literal translation is Christmas log or yule log. I recently had the pleasure of receiving detailed instructions on making the Buche […]
Irish Coffee Recipe (Easy, Authentic & Perfectly Creamy)
Irish coffee is a warm, creamy cocktail made with hot brewed coffee, Irish whiskey, brown sugar, and a floating layer of lightly whipped cream. This traditional drink originated in Ireland in the 1940s and is known for its balance of sweetness, richness, and smooth whiskey flavor. It's simple to prepare at home and perfect for […]
Lassi - The Original Yogurt Mango Smoothie
Lassi is a delicious summertime beverage from Pakistan; and also popular in Bangladesh and India. The best description I can come up with is: "a cross between a milkshake and a smoothie." A very healthy smoothie I may add. [feast_advanced_jump_to] It beats the summer heat. According to my Pakistani friend Huma, it is a […]