Chocolate de Maní is a Dominican peanut drink that actually doesn’t have any chocolate at all! Roasted peanuts are blended into milk until smooth and simmered with warming spices for a comforting beverage. This Chocolate de Maní comes from the Dominican Republic and reminds me of Peanut Punch from surrounding Caribbean countries. We were on…
Old Town Alexandria and Virginia Peanut Soup
We only have a few months left in Northern Virginia and are using every chance we get to explore the surrounding area before we leave. Today, I am highlighting our time in Old Town Alexandria along with a recipe for Virginia Peanut Soup. Old Town Alexandria, founded in 1749, is filled with historical sites and…
Easy Chinese Recipes Cookbook Review and Sweet Peanut Nuggets
Easy Chinese Recipes: Family Favorites from Dim Sum to Kung Pao, written by Bee Yinn Low, features a collection of favorite Chinese dishes perfect for beginners and those short on time. Notable recipes include Crispy Fried Wontons, Simple Egg Drop Soup, Baked BBQ Pork Puffs (Cha Shao Su), Beef with Broccoli (Xi Lan Hua Niu…
Rotterdam: Maritiem Museum, Markthal, and Patatje Oorlog (Dutch War Fries)
While visiting the Netherlands, we spent most of our week in the area surrounding Amsterdam. I wanted to take one day trip and decided on Rotterdam. There are so many amazing places to visit in the Netherlands, but Rotterdam separates itself from the rest of the country with its modern architecture and unique attractions. Here…
SRC Back to School: No Bake Cookie Smoothie
Today is a special Secret Recipe Club event and I am sharing a No Bake Cookie Smoothie! For those who haven’t seen my previous Secret Recipe Club posts, this club includes a group of bloggers who are assigned a different blog each month and secretly make a recipe to post on their specified reveal day. Since August…
#FoodieExtravaganza Potatoes: Llapingachos (Ecuadorian Stuffed Potato Patties)
Foodie Extravaganza is where bloggers come together and celebrate food holidays. Did you know there is at least one food assigned to each day of the year to celebrate that food? Kathleen from Fearlessly Creative Mammas is our host this month and since she is from Idaho, she picked potatoes. All of the recipes will…
Rougaille Pistache (Mauritian Peanut Sauce)
Rougaille Pistache is a tomato peanut sauce from Mauritius. Tomatoes, onions, and garlic are reduced into a thick sauce, then seasoned with peanut butter and cilantro. I served it as a dipping sauce with naan. You can even serve it with rice or pasta. I used a creamy peanut butter, since that is what I…
Chinese Peanut Dumplings in Ginger Syrup
Happy Lunar New Year! I am finishing my little series of Chinese dumplings on a sweet note.Sweet dumplings (tāngyuán) are popular during the New Year to symbolize togetherness and are shared with family. I made a variation called 薑汁糖水花生湯圓 (Jiāng zhī tángshuǐ huāshēng tāngyuán), Chinese dumplings made with a glutinous rice dough surrounding a sweet…
Salata Tomatim Bel Daqua (Sudanese Tomato Salad)
Salata Tomatim Bel Daqua is a Tomato salad from Sudan. Peanuts make their way into many dishes in Sudan, like this salad made from tossing together tomatoes, green onions, parsley, and green chili pepper. It is then coated in a peanut butter lime sauce. Evan pleasantly surprised me by devouring this salad. It must have…
Tigadegena (West African Peanut Stew)
Tigadegena (Maafe, Groundnut Stew) is a West African Peanut Stew that originated in Mali. There are many variations, depending on the region and family, throughout West Africa. This recipe combines peanuts, peanut butter, tomatoes, chicken, collard greens, and sweet potatoes over a bed of rice or fonio (a type of grain common in Mali). For…
