About 3 kings, a bolo de rei and a rosca de reyes

Today is Dia de Reyes! (Wise Men Day). A very important celebration day in Hispanoamerica, and definitely my favorite day from the festive season.

January 6th, early morning many children receive presents from Los 3 Santos Reyes del Oriente* /The 3 Wise Kings from the Orient just as baby Jesus received gold, incense and myrrh from Caspar, Melchoir and Balthasar.

Today, I'm not longer a child and I'm not longer living in Mexico;so no more regalos/presents for me anymore. Anyhow, I cannot help but to feel so excited knowing Santos Reyes have finally arrived!!. As a friend posted on her facebook: she can feel the magic on the air.

Today I will celebrate my childhood memories of my very own Reyes Magos countless presents; remembering some many memories of me and my sisters playing with our new toys, memories of my entire family gathering together to share Rosca de Reyes while I sip a hot chocolate (Abuelita, por supuesto) with a nice bi, thick slice of Bolo de Rei; the Portuguese version of Rosca/Roscon de Reyes.


Our Bolo de Rei was a present from our friend Fernando Marques owner and Chef of Cafe Ou Mun; and a local celebrity in town (Muito Obrigada Nando!.). He makes his Bolo de Rei with only but the best quality products; candied fruits and even flour, directly delivered to him from Portugal.

Few months ago when I knew he was the man in town regarding the best Bolo de Rei ; I started to raise my expectations on such delicacy. Expectations were highly fulfilled. He makes the best Bolo de Rei only tied by my own Rosca de Reyes. ;-)