Mexican Hot Chocolate, An Abuelita Treat

It’s 38 degrees out, but it feels like 28. Last week’s snow is this week’s sleet. So why not indulge in a Mexican hot chocolate treat? (I swear the rhyme was an accident…) a cup of abuelita chocolate It’s the best way I know to beat the rainy Tuesday blues. So whip out your molinillo, if you … Continue reading

{My Harlem} Between D.F. and Dakar: Flavors of 116th Street

I wrote and Alex photographed this article for The Studio Museum in Harlem’s publication Studio. If you’re ever in Harlem make sure to visit the Studio Museum! You can also virtually experience the Museum through their beautiful new website and blog. Harlem is truly a special place, saturated with wonderful people, food and culture. It’s … Continue reading

Contemporary Aguas Frescas from Food52

It’s been a busy summer here in nyc!  Selling flowers, having bbqs, marching in parades and hanging out with family and friends! I’ve been happy and havin’ fun running around the city for the past two months with my adorable little brother, who’d been sleeping on our couch! Now that he’s back fishin’ and writing poetry in Olympia, WA I … Continue reading