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Whatever we're up to and thinking, things that are a bit more personal, and news about our blog and life.
New Cookbook Fresh Out of the Press!
I am so happy to share with you something good that came out of 2020: a new print cookbook! ...
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A Simple Guide for Complicated Times
Simple, inexpensive Dominican recipes, tips, resources, and information meant to make life just a tiny bit easier for you right now ...
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Hello, Summer, My Old Frenemy!
We the people from the tropics don't welcome summer as enthusiastically as people up north. Here's how I try to survive summer in the Dominican Republic ...
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Coffee with my Ancestors
Photography is sometimes the only way to connect us to our long-gone ancestors. Sometimes food does too ...
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Denmark, Summer 2014
Summers in Denmark are something to behold: cool weather, sightseeing, backyard BBQs and scrumping ...
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The Importance of Self-Care
Far too often we don't listen to our bodies and mind and pay the price. Let's be kinder to ourselves ...
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Do We Really Do This?
Not long ago I came across a thread in one of our favorite forums* in which people discussed Dominican cooking. A friend of ours commented that most Dominican cooks use ...
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Birdbrains
Isn't that beautiful? It's a Dumb Bird. I kid you not. That is its name (Pajaro Bobo in Spanish), or more accurately Hispaniola Lizard Cuckoo, and we shared an apartment ...
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Simple Child Birthday Party - Dominican Inspired Ideas
Are you searching for good ideas for a Dominican-inspired birthday party? Check out our go-to dishes, drinks, and tips for a celebration your child won't forget ...
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