Strolling through our little neighborhood on a rare afternoon of solitude, my heart swelled with gratitude over the beauty of the autumn season here. The vibrant bursts of fiery foliage, shades of canary, butterscotch, sangria, garnet, spice and amber, lined the gently buzzing streets of the neighborhood, congruously coined “Sunnyside.”…
Dear Amigos,
Lately, I’ve been catching myself drifting and daydreaming, longing for another chance to explore new corners of the world, namely Mexico. So, because the pandemic has hampered (or temporarily paused) the appeasing of my jet setting proclivities, I bring the tastes of cuisine I hold dearest to my heart to my own kitchen.
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This Sopa Azteca (Tortilla Soup) is like a golden, burnt orange embrace. The slightly creamy, velvety broth with a touch of heat beckons rejuvenating lunch breaks and longer after dinner lingerings….
“You are, in fact, a mashup of what you chose to let into your life.”
-Austin Kleon
Designing and dedicating myself to a life that brings me joy and satisfaction is a discipline. It means saying no to things that weigh me down (toxic conversations, heavy foods, endless tasks) and yes to what fuels me to move forward….
Hello, dear ones!
Well, many of you are in the “back-to-school” swing, though that phrase connotes some sort of reinstating of an old routine, which is certainly not the case this year for many of you. I know meal planning may be even more of a stress with kiddos at home, so today I give you an updated (read: no canned soups) recipe of an easy, comforting weeknight classic my mom used to make for us when we were kids. …
Hello, amigos!
We are in the dog days of summer here, though I know much of the country is getting hit hard with storms. One of my favorite things to make at this point in the year is gazpacho….
Well friends, it’s a big month around here…
Gouramanda is officially 8 years old! (And what better way to celebrate than with this creamy dreamy Brown Buttered Pineapple and Pistachio Ice Cream?!)
I started this space in the dark ages of blogging, as a food-curious 22 year old, a bit bored with my free time between college classes. I had friends and family constantly hounding me about my recipes and I never wrote them down or really remembered what I did. So, I thought what better way to share my creations than start a blog.
I have taken a lot of detours along the way, switching briefly to a lifestyle blog format, but I keep coming back to the call to simply share the recipes I create and love.
Gouramanda has been a catalyst for my newest culinary endeavor Vecina Provisions, where I source heritage Mexican flavors that really uplevel your cooking game.
Thank you for tagging along on my journey. I appreciate each and every one of you. If you ever have questions, comments are always open, but I do realize we have shifted to a more Instagram-centric world, so comments, questions and suggestions there are always welcome too.
Buen provecho!
Amanda
Hola friends,
There’s something about a simple, all American taco that feels like home to me. Simple ground beef tacos are the ones I was raised on, so these contain a hefty dash of nostalgia for me. However, instead of using a taco spice packet, I created a spice mixture that kicks these up a notch or two. …
Hello foodie frands!!
I hope you all are WELL. We are adjusting to our new (well, 200 year old…thankful to be renting) home in Denver. We needed more space and are grateful for just that, a basement and a backyard!…
Well hello pals!
It’s been a while. I hope you’re not only surviving but finding ways to enjoy your summer amidst the pandemic. For me, it’s about finding tiny moments like my morning meditation and yoga (so early but so necessary!) or the half hour after my daughter’s nap time when she is all giddy and giggly….