Cómo hacer pasta fresca

How to Make Fresh Pasta

Today we talk about how to make fresh pasta, because if you've ever tried fresh pasta you'll know how little it has to do with the traditional dried pasta we're used to — it surpasses it in every way.

Helados caseros hechos con nuestros moldes Zoku

Homemade ice pops made with our Zoku molds

Popsicles and ice creams are two summer classics that are always appealing and never go out of style. Also, now with the number of super-useful tools available to make ice cream at home, we have no excuse. And we can make them as healthy and light as we want.

Sorbete de melón y hierbabuena

Melon and Spearmint Sorbet

We can now find the best summer fruits in the markets: peaches, nectarines, plums, watermelons and, of course, melons. All these fruits have the characteristic of being very sweet and very rich in water, which makes them our allies for maintaining a good level of hydration at this time of year.

Elegir una tetera o hervidor para disfrutar de un buen té

Choosing a Teapot or Kettle to Enjoy a Good Cup of Tea

"If you think you can leave the water heating here and go see how you kill time, you haven't learned anything from England," a friend teased me. He was absolutely right (about the water... as for England, the truth is it taught me many things): if you're going to make tea you should enjoy every moment, from when you put the water on to heat until you sit down to enjoy it. Do you know anyone who drinks tea in a hurry?

Magdalenas tradicionales caseras

Traditional Homemade Muffins

I don't remember the last time I bought a store-bought muffin... and when you try this recipe, you won't either!

If you follow my instructions, you'll get fluffy muffins with a high dome. They will also keep perfectly for several days.

Tartaletas de hojaldre de yogur con mascarpone y cerezas

Yogurt Puff Pastry Tarts with Mascarpone and Cherries

Carolina, author of the food blog La Cocina de Carolina, offers us a recipe that will captivate many: some of you will be eager to make it right away, and so many others will be eager to try it! Whether you're among the first or the second, enjoy it!
Helado de fresas asadas y merengue

Roasted Strawberry & Meringue Ice Cream

Virginia, author of Sweet&Sour, surprises us today with a strawberry ice cream with a very intense flavor, thanks to incorporating roasted strawberries. In addition, the ice cream is accompanied by meringue, so this tempting refreshment becomes a treat you can't miss. Let's go for the recipe!
Mi opinión sobre la Kitchen Aid

My opinion about the Kitchen Aid

Many of you are wondering whether it's worth buying a Kitchen Aid stand mixer or not. Many of you would buy it without thinking, if it weren't for the high price. It's true, a stand mixer is a big investment. That's why I wanted to share my opinion, trying to be brief and give what, for me, are the key points when deciding. It's an opinion, I believe, sensible, and nothing more than that.
Helado de vainilla

Vanilla ice cream

A few days ago I told you about my experience with the Kitchen Aid. If you read the article, you will know that I am completely satisfied with this machine.

The latest accessory I have purchased is the ice cream maker (the ice cream accessory Kitchenaid), and honestly I'm delighted. I have used it to make healthy, refreshing fruit slushes and also this vanilla ice cream that is in no way inferior to commercial ones. Also, by making our own ice cream, we know exactly what we are eating. No additives or preservatives and we can also control the amount of sugar we use... So there are no excuses not to dare to make homemade ice cream!

Tagliatelle de remolacha con salsa de gorgonzola y piñones

Beet Tagliatelle with Gorgonzola Sauce and Pine Nuts

Making pasta at home, although it may seem complicated, is actually very easy. You only need flour and egg, and to follow the steps of kneading, rolling, and cutting. A few simple steps that give us results in texture and flavor that are radically different from the pasta we usually buy.
Mi experiencia con el robot de cocina KitchenAid

My experience with the KitchenAid food processor

Today Miguel Ángel, author of the blog Pimientos Verdes, talks to us about the Kitchen Aid kitchen appliance. His experience has shown that the purchase was worth it: it has become his ally and helper in the kitchen. For that reason, he wanted to share with us the most positive points of buying a Kitchen
Pan con masa vieja en cocotte

Bread with old dough in a casserole

This week we shared on the blog some kneading basics and techniques, tips to keep in mind when making your own homemade bread as part of our bread blog series. They came courtesy of Virginia, author of the blog Sweet and Sour, and after enlightening us with that little guide to bread making, she encourages us to try it with this recipe for homemade bread in a casserole. Get your hands in the dough: making your own homemade bread is priceless!