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Cola De Mono (Tail of the Monkey) Recipe

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Cola De Mono: A Chilean Christmas Tradition The scent of cinnamon always transports me back to my childhood Christmases. While the aroma of pine needles and gingerbread often dominate holiday memories, there’s another fragrance indelibly etched in my mind: the warm, spicy scent of Cola De Mono simmering on the stove. My Chilean grandmother, Abuela … Read more

Canelazo – Spiced Cinnamon Rum Drink Recipe

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Canelazo: A Spiced Cinnamon Rum Embrace The memory is etched in my mind: crisp mountain air, the scent of woodsmoke clinging to my wool scarf, and the comforting warmth radiating from a steaming mug of canelazo. I was traveling through the Andes, far above the cloud line, when a friendly local offered me this fragrant … Read more