Pastelitos de Guayaba y Queso Recipe

Pastelitos de guayaba y queso

In 2021, I was on a quest to find more recipes that included guava and I came across this Cuban/Puerto Rican treat called pastelitos de quayaba y queso. I’ve watched so many recipes and tried it so many different ways…

Family Feud with a Caribbean Twist: Let’s Play

Caribbean Family Feud

Have you ever played the at home version of Family Feud with the cards (affiliate link)? I have several times with my family on both sides and guess what? The answers on those cards suck!! Like seriously. Some of the…

Merry Christmas from your favorite Island Gurl

Sharing this post today just to say to all of you across the world, Merry Christmas from your favorite Island Gurl. Did you get what you wanted for Christmas? Share in the comments your new ‘toys’ you got for Christmas…

Sweet Bread 4 Me: Baking Like An Island Girl

Caribbean Holiday Baking Tips

I’ve been baking up a storm. So far this month, I’ve tried sweet bread, fruit cake, coquito cupcakes, tarts (pineapple, guava, coconut), and right before Christmas, I’ll try black cake. I’m letting the fruit soak for an additional week before…

Season 2 of Words and Lyrics is here!!

Season 2 Words and Lyrics

This Wednesday marks the return of my YouTube series, Words and Lyrics. In this series, I share poems and songs that I’ve written throughout the years. From childhood to now, you will hear the range and growth in my curation…