South America

Yerba Mate Ice Cream Float

Yerba Mate Ice Cream Float

I don’t do drinks that often for you here because frankly, I’m not that creative when it comes to crafting them. I’m not a mixologist and really don’t drink much of anything on my own- alcohol or water. I’m the worst at getting those 8…

Medialunas, or Argentinian Croissants

Medialunas, or Argentinian Croissants

I haven’t made a dessert in a while. What? Sadness. Remember when I asked you what I should bake? The answer was croissants. Argentinian croissants. Medialunas. Which is not really dessert, but breakfast. A dessert-y breakfast. Here’s the deal. I never really eat croissants (except…

Batar Da’an Expected: Squash, Bean and Corn Stew

Okay, so with this one, I can’t offer you any historical facts or profound tidbits. All I can say is that when I searched for popular East Timor dishes, this came up first each time. Admittedly the thought of making Batar Da’an,  a stew, with…