Morir Soñando (Dominican Orange and Milk Drink)

Die dreaming, not the act of dying, but instead the name of a delicious and refreshing orange and milk juice that is mixed with evaporated milk. It tastes heavenly delicious that it makes you think you're dreaming.

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This is a tropical, exotic Dominican juice, ideal for those hot summer afternoons when you crave something refreshing. It's extraordinary and so easy to prepare. It tastes like orange creamsicle, so delicious it will probably make you feel like you can "die dreaming". The traditional sweet orange morir soñando recipe calls for orange juice (store-bought or freshly squeezed), sugar, whole milk and vanilla, very similar to the orange julius of 1929, but in this post I share the bitter orange recipe which is my favorite. It tastes the same but it's just a bit stronger.

WARNING: All this juice has as dangerous is the name, you can confidently drink it. Dream on, you will definitely not die! Enjoy!

 One of the bitter orange trees in the farm. What you see in the background is where we used to

Cold Dessert (Dulce Frío)

If you are looking for a delicious dessert that is prepared in five minutes, then you need this  Dominican cold dessert recipe. There is no baking or cooking involved, nor a need for eggs, butter, or flour. It is so eeeeeasy, you'll want to prepare this cold dessert more than once this summer. I recommend it as a project for kids and teens since it is easy to prepare and it will make them feel happy and proud to help mom or dad with dessert. It could be presented as a charlotte with cookies or lady fingers on the side, but I decided to prepare it traditional Dominican style... with fruit cocktail on top.

I learned to prepare this dessert with my sister Miriam when she visited us back in 2006. We were all enchanted by it at home. Over the years I lost the recipe and yesterday I emailed her to verify the measures of the ingredients. I immediately prepared it to satisfy my daughter's request. She wanted dulce frío exactly like her aunt makes it. It was delicious! Thank you dear sister for sharing the recipe.

Ice Cream Cone Cookies

I made these ice cream cone cookies a couple of weeks ago for my daughters, and I enjoyed decorating them so much I had to share it. These would make a perfect treat for a summer celebration or to give to the guests who will visit us this season. That is if they notified you in advance and don't show up as a surprise at your door!

I don't own an ice cream cone cookie cuter at the moment, so I used a cone-shaped pattern made ​​out of cardboard, a cloud cutter, a heart shape cookie cutter and a decorating tip for the cherry. Of all the cookies I've made, these are the ones I like the most ... well it seems that every time I decorate cookies those become "the ones I like the most" lol. I love cookies, and cupcakes and cakes, but you already knew that.

Have a happy Summer!