Z-is-for-Zanahoria: Who doesn’t like carrot cake, raise your hand? I just made a large batch – maybe we should try some. Of course, I will have the coffee too!

I had never tried my hand at [Read more…]

W-is-for-Watermelon: A fantastic fruit that brings a smile to my face! Thank goodness there are no allergies in our family. I wouldn’t know what to do. We could eat it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner – no problem.

I remember the first time my husband and I picked out a watermelon. It’s as clear as [Read more…]

T-is-for Talgua & Tamalitos: Two things that go hand in hand. If you ever adventure over here to Honduras both this village and these yum yums should be put on the bucket list.

During this past week we were all under siege by Semana Santa! Towns just shut down for the most part (only a few places stay open). Residents and travelers alike enjoy the down time & good eats during Easter Week! I know our family does. [Read more…]

Q-is-for-Queso: Say Cheese! No, Not for the camera this time. I am talking about how my suegra makes a living. She sells cheese. It may not be anything fancy, but I find it fascinating.

The queso business was first started by my suegro many years ago. He is no longer with us, but has passed this way of supporting the family to his wife. Many businesses are located right out of the home. It is so much easier to start and have a business of your choosing throughout Honduras. Cheese from the refrigerator to the customer’s hand at the front door. My suegra sells queso from her [Read more…]

N-is-for-Nacatamal: A very traditional Honduran food. Truth be told I think they are a bit addicting and go great with coffee! What – coffee?? You bet! A good cup of Honduran coffee and a well prepared nacatamal CAN go hand in hand.

The nacatamal is like a tamal and is very popular here [Read more…]

J-is-for-Jamaica: otherwise known as the Hibiscus flower and commonly referred to as Roselle.  This wonderful flower is a great way to drink as hot or cold tea!

One of the best things about living in a different culture than what you’re used to are [Read more…]

B-is-for-Baleada: Did someone say baleadas? Oh yes, my daughters are right there for this Honduran food! In fact my youngest will choose a baleada (or 2) over devouring a hamburger. The great part – they are fast and simple.

What is a baleada? There is no English translation for this particular breakfast, lunch, or dinner option. Simply they are made of a flour tortilla, beans (refried), cheese, and mantequia (Honduran version of sour cream). You can add all sorts of other items to make the baleada your own. Some yummy ideas could be: [Read more…]

“Una Carga” of beans, please! That’s right, we just bought 200 lbs of beans here in Honduras. The hope is to have this amount last our family of five for the entire year. Sounds like a lot, huh?!

During December, it is the right time to try and buy this quantity of red beans so that we don’t have to worry about what we will eat when prices sky rocket. Actually, I was very worried we weren’t going to find this amount to store up for the year. [Read more…]