Goxua is a typical dessert of the Basque Country and comes from Vitoria. A well-known Chef, Lopez Sosoaga, was apparently inspired by the Catalan cream. Goxua means “sweet” in Euskera, the Basque language. Goxua, reminiscent of natillas, can vary from region to region and can be served in two ways: either in individual portions or […]
UPDATED August 1st, 2016 Young children like to draw their parents’ attention by making funny faces and dancing circles around us. Usually it stops at that. However, sometimes it’s not about your kid trying to be cute. You may find him constantly repeating a gesture, over and over, which ends up driving you nuts. That […]
On January 31, the International Women’s Media Foundation named Elisa Lees Muñoz as Executive Director. According to the IWMF press release, “Lees Muñoz brings more than 20 years of experience with human rights and media development organizations that promote the rule of law, press freedom and the engagement, training and leadership of women in the […]
I have a confession to make: I am not a Valentine’s Day type of person. All the cards and flowers and boxes of candy are just stuff I’ll eventually have to throw away. But my son seems to be a real romantic. He’s entering that age when kids can experience heartbreak. It’s a sensitive moment […]
Valentine’s Day is near for everyone, including single moms. If you are a single mom in a new relationship, the odds are that you want to do something special for this holiday…and it’s just as likely you have your children around. This makes something as simple as a romantic dinner a feat akin to climbing […]
I am the mother of two young, restless and inquisitive boys. They are curious about everything and very often ask difficult questions that I have to try to answer. Some recent examples: Why is water so wet? How does a baby get into a mom’s belly? or my favorite, Why don’t you buy yourself a […]
No matter how much you assure your children that you and your ex-husband still love them, the first post-divorce Christmas will be hard on you and even more difficult for your kids. You can make every effort to give them the best Christmas ever, but they’ll likely still feel nostalgic for past Christmases when you […]
When you think about Christmas you always have an image in mind: snowy landscapes, frosty windows, a fireplace with colorful stockings full of candy hanging, and a fat lovely Santa tenderly placing presents under the most beautiful Christmas tree ever. I used to enjoy that kind of Christmas—though it was never quite in such a […]
I am an immigrant. I was born in Spain but I immigrated to Argentina in 1996. It’s a common belief that immigrants move to new countries searching for new jobs or a better place to live, or even to run away from adverse political issues that threaten their lives. I don’t fall into any of […]