Reality is Upon us December was a whirlwind. The jump from Thanksgiving to New Years was quick. A blurry magical time filled with family, gatherings, errands, trips, and food! It's so weird how calories don't seem to count in December, but love that for us. The truth is, after weeks of holiday parties from Thanksgiving to Noche Buena and indulgent dinners, when January rolls around, everyone is ready for a restart. We are here because we wanted to help you create a meal plan that will get...
5 days ago • 2 min read
December 31, 2025 Goodbye 2025... Hello, 2026! Lentejas Bring Good Luck! In many cultures, Lentejas (Lentil Soup) are considered good luck. They are made on the first day of the New Year to help usher in a year of prosperity and luck. We wanted to share with you our Lentil Soup recipe that has a little bit of a sweet twist. We wish you all a year full of all the love and blessings you can handle! We will be back with a Meal Plan to help you manage getting back into the swing of things. In the...
10 days ago • 1 min read
Let's Say Goodbye to 2025 in Style! New Year’s Eve is a time to celebrate with friends and family. What better way to do that than with a delicious meal? If you’re planning on staying in this year, here’s a few different options to help you create a menu that will make your New Year’s Eve party the talk of the town, or the talk of the couch (haha). We love to stay in on New Year's. For us, it's a great time to try a recipe we don't normally make. There's something special about the last meal...
14 days ago • 3 min read
This is Your Sign From the Universe to Make Coquito We know that for some of you, Coquito may be a Noche Buena staple. But for anyone out there who is yet to try it- this is your sign from the universe to make it this Christmas! Think of Coquito as the perfect substitute for egg nog. It has all the right holiday notes, with just the right amount of rum. It helps bring the perfect amount of festive to your party. In Puerto Rican culture, it is a drink that celebrates "life, success, love and...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Noche Buena- A Good Night, Indeed! Noche Buena (good night), is one of the most beautiful, most celebrated nights in hispanic and Spanish culture. It's the night when our families gather to celebrate Christmas, and truly one of the most beautiful traditions we have. It's the night where we dress up, and gather everyone. We mean all the Tios all the Tias and every Cuban cousin you have. The plan for lechon has been in place and your brother is bringing the Caja China over in the morning. The...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
Thanksgiving is Really All About the Sides On Thanksgiving, it seems to us that the Turkey gets all the focus and all the praise. However we are strong believers that the sides are what make the meal. You know we are right! The turkey is delicious (or it can be) but it's all the things that you pile on next to the turkey that make the meal memorable and keeps the people coming back for more. This newsletter is dedicated to all our favorite Thanksgiving sides. So if you are looking for a...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
If you've been here for a while, you know- Thanksgiving is one of our absolute favorite days of the year! We think hosting it is a badge of honor. What a wonderful blessing to be able to gather and host a meal for your favorite people on a day dedicated to gratitude. However we know that this "blessing" does not come easily, and that there is a lot of work and sacrifice that goes into a hosting a night like this. One of our goals here at Abuela's Counter is demystifying the urban legends of...
2 months ago • 10 min read
Hispanic Heritage Month is Here While we think Hispanic Heritage is something that should be celebrated year round. Over the last couple of years, we have taken Hispanic Heritage Month as a time to reflect on other cultures outside of our own, Cuban. It’s been a pleasure to dive into their ingredients and ways of tying food together that both is so similar to what we know and also has a subtle difference that sets it apart. It’s been an incredible journey to find the overlap between cultures....
4 months ago • 2 min read
Happy Labor Day! Happy Labor Day! We are a little embarrassed, but we actually did not know the exact reason we celebrate Labor Day. We did a little google search. Just sharing it here in case anyone else out there wanted to avoid a blank stare whenever their child asks them about the holiday. Labor Day is a federal holiday celebrated on the first Monday of September to honor and recognize the American labor movement and the works and contributions of laborers to the development and...
5 months ago • 2 min read