Chocolate Ginger Crackles

I have been researching some ideas for Christmas and thinking about “gingerbread crackles”. I have not yet perfected that idea, but I did find a kitchen-tested idea for chocolate-ginger crackles from Rachael Ray. When I perfect my gingerbread crackle idea, I will share it. Meanwhile, enjoy this recipe. Continue Reading →

Giana’s Keki de Coco y Miel

My friend Giana has been telling me for over a year about this delicious cookie made by her father back home in Panama. Apparently, keki de coco y miel (coconut and ginger cookie) is a very traditional Panamanian cookie. Well, this year, when Giana went home for Christmas, she saved me a few of the cookies and I finally had the opportunity to taste her father’s creation. Continue Reading →