Treacle is a type of sugar syrup extracted during the refining process. It can refer to Golden Syrup (light treacle) or a dark treacle (closer to molasses). It is used in baking and even as a condiment, like drizzling over…
Gillywater is an alcoholic beverage that Professor Minerva McGonagall orders while at the Three Broomsticks with Cornelius Fudge, Rubeus Hagrid, and Filius Flitwick. I am not sure if it is related to the real Gillyflower (carnation), which is seen in winemaking…
I may be a Disneyland girl through and through, but I have to say I’ve been horribly tempted and torn by all the images of Diagon Alley at the Wizard World of Harry Potter in Orlando Florida! Apparently, Hollywood will…
A dessert staple you’ll see at nearly any potluck in Hawaii, Butter Mochi Cake is a fun take on the Japanese pounded rice balls. I should say that you see Mochi Cake at every party though, since every party in…
This post requires a little bit of a confession on my part: I was once a curry-holic. For a 3-4 year period, I would eat curry about 4 times a week (not including leftovers). After pounding my coconut allergy into…
Though you can find some variation of rice pudding practically anywhere in the world, this version is made in a Spanish style. Cinnamon and lemon zest are the main flavor components here, but you can find rice pudding drizzled with…
This is my favorite recipe from the Spanish outreach guide I created for Compassion Over Killing. The cheese is smooth, spicy (if you like), and perfect on soups, quesadillas, chili relleno, and especially on nachos. You can order or download the…