Cinnamon Rolls (Vegan and Gluten Free)

Cinnamon Roles. Photo by Cassandra Lees.
Cinnamon Roles. Photo by Cassandra Lees.

Every Christmas morning of my childhood was filled with the smell of cinnamon rolls. They weren’t just any cinnamon rolls, either. They were the Pillsbury kind that came in a food-grade cardboard container. I loved unwrapping the spiral package and placing the buns in perfect order on the pan. The smell ignited deep a craving for golden crust and melty icing. Continue reading

Costa Rican Corn Pancakes (Chorreadas)

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Nobody should be intimidated by a chorreada. These Costa Rican corn pancakes are wonderfully simple. In fact, they really just have one ingredient: fresh corn. Plus a little salt for taste, and a some butter (or coconut oil) for the skillet.

Chorreadas were created long ago by native Costa Rican grandmothers, and haven’t changed much since then. They are good food, heart-food, soul-food. Continue reading