Como se dice "This is BOMB" en espanol?!

Today I set out to do something that I do quite often...bake. I have an insane weakness for cakes, brownies, candy, anything sweet and delicious. My baking abilities have come a long way, and I've always seemed to jump over many obstacles to make that perfect batch of cookies. I once made chocolate chip cookies in my dorm oven, that didn't heat higher than 200 degrees!! It wasn't the best batch of cookies, and it took a damn long time, but it goes to show how far I will go to satisfy my enemy...My Sweet Tooth.

As I was mixing together the ingredients for the double fudge brownies (A-Mazing), I started thinking about how many delicious sweets I have experienced over the years through traveling. So I decided to try to recount and remember all the wonderful treats that I've encountered along the way, and how many yummies I'm looking forward to with my upcoming travels! Yay!

** Oahu - Haupia

When I lived on Oahu, one of the most traditional Hawaiian desserts is called Haupia. It is a coconut cream based pudding, and is most often cut in squares and served like jello. It's kind of a toss up in terms of people liking it, and I think it might be a texture thing. It does have a kind of chunky, pudding, tapioca, jello type texture. So it can be a little hard to 'swallow' needless to say. But I love it. I love almost anything coconut flavored, and this to me is always a perfect light way to finish a big meal and still have the stomach to head out to the beach rockin' that hott beach bod!

** Spain - Natilla

During my time spent in Spain, the meals and the food were overall quite disappointing. I think people go to Spain thinking that Spanish food is more like Mexican food. The Spanish actually have very bland food, and often only flavor dishes with salt and pepper. While the huge amounts of fish consumed was a little overwhelming, there was one thing I was constantly looking forward to. Natilla!! It is a common dessert and really easy to make. Every time my host mom would make it, my roommate and I would see the little cups and scream "Natilllaaaa!!!!!". It is similar to flan, and is basically a custard type dish with eggs, milk, cinimmon and most often a ginger-snap cookie baked on top. It is amazing!

** Germany - Hazelnut Ice Cream

I've traveled to Germany several times, and each time I'm there I have to stop for ice cream. Aside from their chocolate, they have the most decadent, creamy, delicious ice cream. My personal favorite is Hazelnut. With an amazing waffle cone on a nice summer day...perfect. Plus it is really fun to say! Haselnuss bitte!!!

** Italy - Gelato

Everyone knows Italy's repuation for gelato, and let me tell you first hand it definitely lives up to its reputation. Gelato in Italy is hands down the best gelato, although some gelato joints I've had in Cali and Hawaii give the country a run for their money! My favorite? Green Tea gelato or Pistaccio. Yum!


So from French pasteries to Swedish chocolate, there are many many great things around the world that make me squeel inside from enjoyment. And with my upcoming trip to South Korea, I'm definitely looking forward to experiencing what the Koreans can throw my way. Bring on the sweets baby!