Guasacaca

Guasacaca

I was introduced to guasacaca (or wasakaka) one summer at my brother in law Kevin's family home. His parents were having a large family gathering and his cousins had brought over a lot of the food. For background, some of Kevin's mom's side are Chinese Venezuelans. It's a beautiful blend of cultures and language that [...]

Midnight Fizz

Midnight Fizz

I have your weekend’s drink of choice — a Midnight Fizz concocted by Rebekah Peppler. The lime juice brings you close to a gimlet and the egg white provides for a smooth, frothy cover. Ingredients 2 ounces dry gin3/4 ounce fresh lime juice1/2 ounce simple syrup1/2 ounce Cointreau1 egg whiteChilled soda water Preparation In a [...]

Carrot Cupcakes

Carrot Cupcakes

This one is an oldie but a goodie. Many years ago, I was known as the girl who brought cupcakes to work. My teams lauded but also feared their waistlines when I joined teams. Ha. Ingredients: For the cupcakes 1.5 sticks, unsalted butter1 cup granulated sugar1 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoons baking soda1 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/2 [...]