by Janice | Feb 23, 2025 | Blog, Comida y Cultura, Lunch Recipes, Venezuela
Over ten years ago, when I was working as an engineer, I used to share lunches with my coworkers. Everyone brought something from home, and that day, Susy, a Cuban colleague, opened her lunchbox. A familiar aroma immediately filled the air: it smelled...
by Janice | Dec 13, 2024 | Blog, Desserts, Venezuela
If there’s one dish that connects Venezuelans to the magic of Christmas, it’s Green Papaya in Syrup. This traditional dessert isn’t just a recipe; it’s a cherished ritual passed down through generations. Its unique preparation starts with selecting a perfectly green...
by Janice | Sep 15, 2024 | Blog, Sopas, Venezuela
Black bean soup, or simply “caraotas” as we Venezuelans call them, is embedded in our DNA. It’s actually part of our national dish, the “Pabellón Criollo.” In fact, if you don’t know how to make it, you’ve practically failed as a...
by Janice | Nov 20, 2023 | Blog, Desserts, Venezuela
Hoy me llena de emoción compartir con ustedes una joya de la repostería venezolana: el quesillo. Es la primera receta venezolana que comparto en este blog, y la razón es muy especial: era la favorita de mi abuela, una maestra en la cocina, de modo que he decidido...
