What is a vision board? Also known as a dream board, a vision board is a collage of images, photos, and affirmations of one's aspirations and desires that are meant to serve as a source of inspiration and motivation. Also, you do not need to start a new year to make one, you can start whenever you feel like it.
Candela Niesl
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Labor Day Eats You Didn’t See Coming
Spice up your Labor Day with easy Latino recipes! From fig and goat cheese pizza to tamarind steak, watermelon margaritas, and dulce de leche cones, these flavorful dishes are perfect for celebrating summer’s last long weekend.
Valentine’s Day: The Perfect Day To Treat Yourself With (More) Love
This February 14th, just treat yourself. Valentine’s Day does not have to be about romantic partners. After all, it is a celebration of love, tenderness, and togetherness, and don’t we first need to focus all those feelings on ourselves before sharing them with that special someone?
At COCINA we have a mission: help you to plan your party with three Latin party recipes as main characters. Why? First, why not? And second, because planning a party is great but it’s even greater when snacks and appetizers are spicy, savory, and invite you to travel around a continent.
What’s there not to love about Mexican cuisine? And, even better, what’s there not to love when you make meatless Mexican casserole and spread kindness to our planet? We all know how Mexican casseroles go: vibrant flavors, bold spices, hearty dishes, savory moments among loved ones. But, what happens when you replace meat for a plant-based protein?
Prepare to tickle your palate with the findings of lesser-known yet absolutely delicious meals from five Latin American countries. At COCINA we LOVE exploring new flavors, recipes, and ways of presenting new dishes, and we want to invite you to do the same.
Tacos vs. Arepas. We know it is easy to confuse some Latin dishes due to their form and flavor, BUT believe us when we claim that arepas and tacos, although commonly mistaken, are NOT the same thing.
At COCINA we LOVE special days in which we get the chance to celebrate and embrace family. That’s why we thought about DIY and Mother’s Day brunch, because… is there a better way to celebrate mamás all over the country than by spoiling them with homemade activities and delicious brunch treats? We think not.
We can feel it in the air, see it in the blooming flowers, and sense it every time we step out of our homes and the sun warms our skin. Spring Mojito is here! And with the good weather, spring breaks, and music festivals, our cocktail cravings start to kick in.
Empanadas: Exploring Latin American Culinary Traditions
What can we say about empanadas that you don’t know already? They are artistic, in that golden, crescent-shaped way, delicious, and easy to make for EVERY occasion. If empanadas are not the love of your life already, you should definitely check your foodie priorities.
How to Host a Game Day with Latin Flair While Latinas Rise in the NCAA Women's Basketball
The NCAA Women’s Basketball tournament winner will be decided on Sunday, April 7th, and fans all across the US will be watching it unfold. Ratings leading up to the final four are breaking records, with audiences peaking at 16.1 million viewers according to ESPN during the Iowa-LSU game.
Easter is here! And it’s time to celebrate the rabbit, the chicks, the chocolate search, and that many meat-eaters are now permitted to go back to their guilty pleasure (spoiler alert): meat.











