You say “Yema Cake” and I say “Yummmmmmy!”. When I was a kid, I remember indulging in little pyramids of yema sold at our school canteen. Yema is a custard candy made from condensed milk and egg yolks. Some versions have crushed peanuts and butter. Yema is thick and creamy, with some candies having a […] Read more…
March 2014 archive
Orange Honey: Adding a citrus kick to sweetness
Orange honey. Who would’ve thought we’d like it? I asked my husband to buy some honey from the store one time. So he did. When I was preparing my regular bowl of oatmeal, I reached for the honey and was surprised to see it with an orange cap. ORANGE?! I’m not a big fan of […] Read more…
Panaderia Pantoja Biscuits: Comfort food for merienda
Panaderia Pantoja is a cozy little cove in our neighborhood. Its red and yellow orange colors are warm and welcoming, the sight of its spread of breads and biscuits always delightful. Let me introduce you to some of the sortidos (biscuits) I have come to enjoy with my family! What would you like with these […] Read more…