Author: Leia
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Chocolate Chip Brownies
Rich, chocolatey brownies with a hidden boost of spinach. These brownies were born from a chocolate craving, a little creativity, and an afternoon spent baking with my son. Soft, fudgy, and packed with chocolate chips, they’re proof that vegetables and dessert can peacefully coexist. There are two things you should know about me: I love Read more
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Honeymoon Diaries: Travel Day
Starting Our Honeymoon in Orlando, Florida This was our honeymoon in Orlando, Florida and from the very first morning, it already felt different. You wake up, and for a second, it just feels like any other day… until it hits you. Oh. We’re leaving today. But this wasn’t just any trip. This was our honeymoon. Read more
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Financial Freedom
There’s a certain kind of ache that comes with motherhood that no one really talks about. It’s not the sleepless nights, the endless laundry, or even the way your body changes. It’s the feeling that settles in when you want to give your child the world—and realize, at least right now, you can’t. Lately, I’ve Read more
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My Road to Motherhood
My road to motherhood was not direct or even remotely easy. It was emotionally and physically difficult. Sergio and I first talked about having a baby around 2020. He was the one who expressed the desire first. We had started dating in January 2019. Very early in our relationship, I became pregnant and miscarried almost Read more
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My Fairytale
When I was a child, I grew up watching mystical love stories where a Prince saves the Princess and they fall in love. Everything felt magical and dramatic, like love simply appeared fully formed and stayed that way forever. But the first fairytale I ever believed in wasn’t on a screen. It was the one Read more
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Tres Leches Cake
Soft, milky, and melt-in-your-mouth — this is the tres leches that never lasts more than a day in my house. It’s everything a good cake should be: fluffy, moist, and lightly sweet with that creamy milk soak that makes each bite feel like a little celebration. This cake has a story behind every bite. The Read more
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Mini Pumpkin Muffins
What can you make with leftover pumpkin puree and a few things every slightly crunchy mom or home baker already has in their spice cabinet? These oh-so-sweet pumpkin muffins. A little warmth, a little wish, from my home to yours. Tested on my toddler, approved by your taste buds. Soft, sweet, and full of fall Read more
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Jamaican Vegetable
This is the kind of mixed vegetables I grew up eating. Simple, cooked through, and meant to be eaten alongside rice and whatever else you’re craving. These vegetables aren’t meant to stand on their own. They’re meant to be part of the meal. Something you expect to see on the plate because that’s how it’s Read more
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Jamaican Rice and Peas
Soft, creamy, and full of island comfort — this is the kind of rice and peas that fills your home with the smell of coconut, thyme, and garlic before you even lift the lid. It’s hearty, humble, and a dish that somehow always tastes like a celebration This recipe holds a little piece of my Read more
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Jerk Chicken
This is how I usually make jerk chicken at home. No grill, no long marinade, just seasoned chicken and the oven doing the work. It’s the kind of recipe I reach for when I want something that tastes like home but don’t feel like standing over the stove. I keep the seasoning simple and let Read more