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Raspberry Cannoli

I made cannoli  from puff pastry, adding a sweet and sour stuffing of raspberries and mascarpone. I also made two sauces from sweet mango and sour strawberries, which are excellent additions to this dessert that simply melts in your mouth. Serve quickly. (more…)...
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Fish Tacos

Very easy dish to make. For our fish, we used tilapia which has a firm flesh and is easy to find anywhere as well as inexpensive. Also you can add a little feta cheese. It’s important to keep the batter cold so use ice cold beer or club soda when making the batter. It will give you a crunchier...
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Cinco de Mayo

Some people think that Cinco de Mayo celebrates Mexican Independence Day (16 September), but it is not, Cinco de Mayo is a national holiday in Mexico to celebrate the victory of Mexican forces over the French army at the Battle of Puebla, May 5, 1862. It’s interesting, but the holiday is celebrated more in the United States, especially in...
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Guacamole with Pomegranate Seeds

I could eat avocados every day! Here is another idea for a delicious, creamy guacamole! Pomegranate seeds give the dish a bright color and slightly sweet kick. If you are a lover of spicy food, you can use the seeds from the serrano. And if you add a little bit olive oil, then you'll get a very...
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Fun day at Xel- ha 

Fun day at Xel- ha, one of the world’s greatest Natural Wonders! Lots of water activities, snorkeling (we saw so many different colorful fish there), zip-lines, cenotes, lagoons and caves, ecological attractions, hammocks (beautiful place for relaxing!), delicious food and drinks! And so many bright parrots!     (more…)...
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