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A Little Bit of Spain in Iowa :
34 Recipes-
Fall Flavours: Pumpkin Soup
Before I get into my recipe, I've been wanting to share in some of my excitement from this past week! I'm heading off to the Foodbuzz festival in San Francisco in 2 days! I'm so excited to finally meet some of my foodie friends[...] -
Monday's with Mami - Pimientos Asados
I have been in full blown preserving mode that I honestly haven't had much time for anything else. Praise the Lord, that my mami spent all day with me and of course cooked up something fabulous in the kitchen! Monday's with Mami is back!! I[...] -
Real Milk
Real Milk? Isn't all milk real milk? For the past 3 years, my family has made the concious decision to buy locally produced milk. For most of these 3 years our milk came from Picket Fence Creamery . The milk is[...] -
Foodbuzz 24, 24, 24: Des Moines, Iowa... Corn and Pigs? Not Anymore!
Thanks to Foodbuzz 24, 24, 24 for another great opportunity and allowing me to showcase Des Moines, Iowa's rich culture and diversity! Before I start on my post, I want to take you back to my childhood, a place called California! My[...] -
Monday's with Mami - Berenjenas Rellenas De Arroz - Eggplants stuffed with rice
Spanish striped eggplants are generally known as Listada. Among them, the most internationally renowned is the Listada de Gandía heirloom. I was so excited to start these from seeds this year and watch them grow[...] -
Monday's with Mami - Lamb Stew with Mediterranean Flavours
A heartwarming lamb stew perfect for a cool summer night. This stew features the flavours of chorizo, fava beans and one of my new favorite greens, sweet potato leaves.I was so excited to find these at Yang's Organics, a local vendor at the Des[...] -
Support Local Farmers, Good For Them.... Good For Us!
I wrote this for our local Weston Price Foundation group but decided to share it also on my blog. If you live in an area that has farmers markets, I encourage you to visit them. Not only are you providing your family with nourishing foods, but[...] -
Monday's with Mami - Pimientos de Padrón
Pimientos de Padrón come from Galicia in the Northwestern part of Spain. They are small, sweet, green peppers meant to be picked very small. No larger than 2" and definitely before they get waxy. If left to get large and waxy, watch out!! They[...] -
Croquetas
I was so happy to create another guest post for a dear foodie friend of mine, Ruth, over at I Love Flavour Me. She posted my recipe today for croquetas. A Spanish tapa that makes for the perfect toddler food. In a week or so, I'm planning on[...] -
Homemade Nutella
Homemade Nutella. The wonderful creamy, silky, chocolatey, hazelnut spread that is adored by chocolate lovers throughout the world! Me being me, I had to try my hand at making it at home! If it can be packaged, it can be made at home... much[...]
