Coquito Navideño

Hola Fashionistas! Coquito, for those of you who may not know, is what us Puerto Ricans call our “Egg Nog”.  I grew up watching my mom prepare this every single Christmas. I remember her last Christmas with us.  Mami was singing, and in the kitchen, making her Coquito, and Arroz con Dulce (rice pudding).  I haven’t mastered the Arroz con Dulce, but my aunt was able to give me the Coquito recipe. Of course my mother used real coconut when making it, but I’m substituting that with what we call Coco Lopez. If are unable to find the Coco Lopez […] Read more »

Coquito (Puerto Rican Egg Nog)

It’s been a couple of weeks since my last post, sorry….but I’m back!  It’s been freezing cold here in Minnesota, and you all know that means hibernation for me!  If I do go out, I definitely layer, and then  I’m suffocating 5 minutes later!  Oh joy, joy!! Our Thanksgiving was wonderful and very special.  My daughter in law, and grand daughter were able to come visit. We also celebrated Eva’s first birthday!  What a blessing it was to have them here, and to be able to spend that special day together.  I was blissfully happy for the five days they […] Read more »