Coquito Recipe

Coquito is what I like to call a coconut nog.  For Puerto Ricans, it’s the coconut cousin of egg nog.  Like sofrito, each family has their version of the coquito recipe.  This recipe was given to me by Milagros, my sister-in-law.  It was passed down […]

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Thanksgiving Checklist

Hosting your first Thanksgiving dinner can be stressful.  You can minimize the stress by using this Thanksgiving Checklist. This Thanksgiving checklist guides you through the tasks you need to accomplish: the weekend before 2 days before the day / night before Thanksgiving Day It also […]

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Roasted Turkey Recipe

Hosting your first Thanksgiving dinner can be stressful.  This roasted turkey recipe is fool-proof.  It’s seasoned with Puerto Rican flavors and cooked in a Reynolds oven bag, making it juicy and fall off the bone delicious. Ingredients Whole turkey; defrosted Reynolds oven bag; turkey-sized Vinegar […]

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How to Make Goats Milk Soap

Homemade soaps are great stocking stuffers and everyday gifts.  They are easy to make with a melt and pour soap base, and affordable.  I originally made these goats milk soaps to give to Lucas and Sofia’s teachers as holiday gifts.  It was an activity we […]

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5 Tips for Decorating your Mantel

I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving weekend!  Now, it’s time to start decorating for the holidays.  My Thanksgiving weekend normally includes a trip to The Home Depot to pick out a live tree with the kids, poinsettia, and wreaths.  I wanted to share […]

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