I realize the pumpkin season is over, but Indonesia happens to produce beautiful gourds all year long. Every time I go to the supermarket I am overwhelmed by the variety and size of the different pumpkins and I try to buy a different one every time. Although squashes are not really produced here the local … Continue reading
The holidays were the perfect time to give new recipes a shot. I tried to make bread, and failed. I roasted a Turkey for Thanksgiving, and it came out flavorful and moist. I made a blue margarita for a baby shower, and it was delish. Amongst all the new recipes I tried I found a … Continue reading
This is a series of interviews of fabulous people who live, breathe and thrive in Jakarta. We will feature expats and Indonesians who call the Big Durian home in hopes to give all of you a glimpse of what life is all about in Jakarta. I would love to have different perspectives on our Fabulous … Continue reading
This is a series of interviews of fabulous people who live, breathe and thrive in Jakarta. We will feature expats and Indonesians who call the Big Durian home in hopes to give all of you a glimpse of what life is all about in Jakarta. I would love to have different perspectives on our Fabulous … Continue reading
I know it’s been a while since I posted any recipes. I haven’t really had much time to experiment lately but last week I ventured into the world of French baking and it was a disaster! Or so it seemed, not because Evan tried to eat every piece of chocolate I was putting on the … Continue reading
As the very loyal Mexican I am, I like to cook with Tequila. I’ve made tequila chicken and pasta and usually marinate steaks in a bit of Tequila. However, I had never tried to use tequila on sweet desserts. With the Cinco de Mayo craze I was able to find many different varieties of tequila … Continue reading
I’ve started noticing a trend in our household. Sunday has become bake day. After we go to church and have lunch we usually come back home and hang out by the pool or stay home and play with the kids. After about an hour and a half of playing with Thomas the Train I start … Continue reading
As you can probably tell by now, I love to bake. My mom would say that I love to experiment, but I can assure you I have learned from my many mistakes and I usually try to follow a recipe. When I was a teenager I used to substitute cornstarch for corn syrup and you … Continue reading
I love Macarons, in fact I love them so much that I would rather eat macarons than pie, ice cream and cake. I’ve attempted to make macarons many a time and I’ve utterly failed each time. Lucky for me, Pantry Magic came to the rescue. Pantry Magic is a cooking and baking supply store in … Continue reading
Well, not really a cookie-a-thon, but for a two-year old making about a dozen cookies is quite an accomplishment and a milestone when it comes to attention span. I must confess this endeavor wouldn’t have been possible without the support and help of my husband who succeeded in making Evan think cutting out shapes out … Continue reading
