3 Things That Make me Proud to be Dominicana ~ A look into my culture and how I find things and places that remind me of my heritage. This is a compensated campaign in collaboration with DOLE and #WeAllGrow Latina Network. This past weekend, I took a quick trip to Washington Heights to visit friends, who I had not seen in over a…
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Chocolate Maizena Pudding
Chocolate Maizena Pudding – Sweet, creamy, chocolaty warm pudding made with milk, Maizena (corn starch), sugar, cinnamon and sweet chocolate! This is part of a sponsored collaboration with milk life and DiMe Media. However, all opinions expressed are my own. *** It’s Hispanic Heritage month and I’m feeling a bit homesick remembering the island and missing my grandma. I grew…
Continue ReadingNo-Bake Dulce de Leche Cheesecake
No-Bake Dulce de Leche Cheesecake ~ Sweet and delicious cheesecake flavored with dulce de leche and topped with fresh strawberries. This No-bake Dulce de Leche Cheesecake recipe is part of a sponsored collaboration with Nestlé® La Lechera® and DiMe Media. As always, all opinions expressed are my own. During hot, sunny, summer days there is nothing better than a…
Continue ReadingEasy Chicken Empanadas (Chicken Parmesan Empanadas)
Crispy chicken empanadas stuffed with tomato sauce, shredded rotisserie chicken, mozzarella, and parmesan—ready in 15 minutes and perfect for merienda or lunchboxes.
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Delicious mandarin fruit and cheese pastries perfect for breakfast or dessert! Made quickly and easily using DOLE® Mandarin Fruit Bowls. This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of DOLE Sunshine and #WeAllGrow Latina Network. The opinions and text are all mine. Thank you for supporting the brands that make this site possible. I love pastries in all…
Continue ReadingGuava Mojito
Sweet, refreshing Guava Mojito made with limes, guava nectar, rum and mint leaves. The perfect poolside Summer tropical cocktail to enjoy with friends. I have a thing for pretty fruity cocktails. It’s really all I like to drink when I go out. I have gone so far as to make pretty fruity cocktails at home when I have friends over…
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