Christmas 2020

Fabada asturiana, Mama Ía blog

Fabada Asturiana, comfort food for a rocky start of 2021

Fabada asturiana, Mama Ía blogCome this time of year and all I want to have is a stew, a hearty soup, something to warm me up inside. Fabada asturiana is the answer –one of them at least, and a scrumptious one at that.

Fabada asturiana, Mama Ía blog

Downtown Fort Wayne, Mama Ía blog

The events of the last few days, as we started out a new year filled with hope, also makes me crave for this dish. The attack on the Capitol in Washington DC on January 6, as we celebrated the (more…)

Gingerbread layer cake, Mama Ía blog

Gingerbread layer cake, for a holiday season like no other

Gingerbread layer cake, Mama Ía blogThis gingerbread layer cake was my birthday cake, but it turned out so festive and beautiful (and delicious!) that I think it will make for a wonderful end of your Christmas Eve dinner or Christmas day brunch or lunch.

Thanksgiving table 2020, Mama Ía blogChicago, Mama ía blog

The molasses in the gingerbread layer cake give it a very characteristic flavor, and you could substitute the molasses with dark corn syrup for a smoother flavor. The addition of the Guinness beer is surprising, and perfect. And then, the nutmeg in (more…)