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Pastissets de Boniato: Spanish Christmas Pastries
The most popular Spanish Christmas pastry in my area of Spain, pastissets are a type of empanadilla that is often filled with a sweet boniato (white …
Christmas Food
The holidays are the time to bring out the best food and celebrate the triumphs of the past year. Here you’ll find more information about what we eat here in Spain over the holidays, and can find some of my most festive recipes.
Christmas Crafts
I love making homemade gifts for people. While any of the soaps on my blog could make a special, well-appreciated gift, consider trying one of my holiday soaps this time of year.
Here, you’ll also find other fun crafts for decorating your house and Christmas tree over the holidays.
Dulce de Boniato – A Spanish Christmas Pastry Filling
Dulce de boniato is a sweet Spanish pastry filling used mostly around Christmas for filling pastries like pastissets (pastelitos) or empanadillas …
Snowman Cheese Ball
Festive and delicious, this cute snowman cheese ball can be made ahead of time and is the perfect addition to your holiday spread when …
How to Roast a Perfect Turkey
Roasting a turkey doesn’t have to be intimidating, and is actually quite simple. Learn 3 methods for roasting a turkey, either whole roasted, …
Fun to Make Holiday Gelatin Postage Stamps (Lick and Stick)
Kids love making these holiday postage stamps using a homemade gelatin glue. They’re so impressed that they can make their own lick-and-stick …
Make Your Own Photo Calendar (Easy Gift Idea)
Looking for a last-minute, easy holiday gift idea that will be treasured all year long? Why not make your own photo calendar using a flip photo frame …
Three Kings Day, Día de los Reyes Magos, in Spain (& the 12 Days of Christmas)
Christmas doesn’t end on the 25th! In fact, that’s when the twelve days of Christmas begin! Christmas ends after Three Kings Day on the …
Top Traditional Spanish Christmas Foods
Christmas time in Spain focuses on delicious, high-quality food. Hopefully, this comprehensive list of traditional Spanish Christmas foods and recipes …
How to Make Marzipan Candy Figures (Figuras de Mazapán)
Simple to make, yet impressive in appearance, marzipan candy figures, or “figuras de Mazapán” are one of the most popular Christmas …
Easy Gingerbread Soap Recipe
The perfect stocking stuffer, this homemade gingerbread soap is easy enough for beginners to make. It has a lovely fragrance that reminds you of the …
How to Paint a Snowflake Christmas Gift Pouch
Save the waste of wrapping paper by using beautiful reusable gift pouches. Learn how to paint a snowflake gift pouch made from recycled t-shirt …
How to Make Paper Snowflakes (and How to Use Them)
Decorate the house or make other fun projects with these simple paper snowflakes. Learn how easy it is to make this classic holiday project and how to …
DIY Brown Sugar Lip Scrub or Polish
Exfoliate dry lips, bringing out their natural, healthy glow with this DIY brown sugar lip scrub. It’s super simple to make and makes a nice …
Homemade Applesauce Cinnamon Ornaments
With a lovely scent and a rustic charm, cinnamon ornaments are easy and fun to make. They’re a beautiful craft to make alone or with kids. Start …
Christmas Card Photo Ideas
Send personalized Christmas cards with fun photos using these handmade and printed card ideas. Included are ideas for taking Christmas photos with …
Turrón de Jijona Recipe (Soft Spanish Almond Nougat)
Homemade with toasted almonds and honey, this turrón de Jijona recipe will allow you to enjoy the sweet, smooth, popular Spanish Christmas …
Turrón de Alicante Recipe (Spanish Hard Almond nougat)
One of Spain’s most popular Christmas treats, turrón is an almond nougat made with almonds and honey. Today I’ll share my recipe …
Christmas Candy Peppermint Soap
This fun holiday peppermint soap looks like peppermint candy. Its festive appearance makes it perfect for Christmas time, but that doesn’t mean …
Mantecados & Spanish Polvorón Recipe (Grain free, Gluten Free)
This mantecado and Spanish polvorón recipe will allow even those following a gluten free or grain free diet to enjoy these soft and crumbly …
DIY Marble Photo Coasters
Several years ago, before my son was born, I worked for a few hours each weekday at a friend’s nursery school to help them out at the start of …
Mantecados and Polvorones: Typical Spanish Christmas Cookies Recipe
Soft and crumbly, mantecados and polvorones are the most popular Christmas cookies here in Spain. Learn how to make them at home with this recipe. …