The Travel Diaries

A little moreto the story.

Reflections on food, culture, and the little discoveries along the way—with Carlina’s curiosity and unmistakable personality.

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Carlina laughing in a sun hat and white shirt beside a river

The person behind the pages

A curious mind. A spirited life.

Food, culture, and the moments in between—another side of Carlina’s world.

Carlina enjoying a pastry while exploring a city street
A taste of everyday discovery.
Carlina making a heart with her hands inside a stone amphitheater
Curiosity meets history.
Carlina wearing sunglasses and holding up a peace sign in front of snowy mountains
A little joy along the way.

From Carlina’s archive

The stories worth keeping.

71 stories in this collection. Explore by category or sort below.

Caribbean Pate’

March 2021

Caribbean Pate’

Sharing my family recipes has just become more inclusive thanks to my partnership with Impossible Foods to create the Impossible Caribbean Pate’! Growing…

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Each One Reach One Book Drive

January 2021

Each One Reach One Book Drive

Last summer our country was forced to recognize the racial violence against the black community that’s been happening for decades. Instead of getting…

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GINGER CHICKEN AND RICE RECIPE

December 2020

GINGER CHICKEN AND RICE RECIPE

With Holidays around the corner, I’m so excited to share my Ginger Chicken and Rice recipe. The star of this dish is Campbell’s®…

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Gooey Guacamole

October 2020

Gooey Guacamole

It might seem a bit grotesque at first but isn't that the fun in Halloween recipes?! My Gooey Guacamole is the perfect addition…

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JACK-O'-LANTERN QUESADILLAS

October 2020

JACK-O'-LANTERN QUESADILLAS

This recipe is a spooky twist to my family's quesadilla recipe! It's so easy to make these Jack-o'-Lantern Quesadillas that the whole family…

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