Pan de muerto without egg and without milk

Pan de Muerto without egg and without milk
Pan de Muerto without egg and without milk

The bread of the dead is a sweet typical of Mexico that consumes the 'Day of the Dead' to honor the memory of loved ones who are no longer. This day was declared by UNESCO "Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity" on November 7, 2003.
Although the origin of this dessert dates from the 16th century, according to INAH (National Institute of Anthropology and History) its consumption seems to be a tradition inspired by pre-Hispanic rituals, symbolizing today the circle that unites life and death , hence its round shape.

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Traditional vegan cannelloni

Vegan traditional cannelloni
Vegan traditional cannelloni

Although cannelloni have their origin in sixteenth-century Italy, those we do today have French air, as the bechamel is native to the Gallic country and was included in the recipe a posteriori, specifically in the eighteenth century.

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Creamy sweet potato and orange cupcakes with vanilla topping

Creamy sweet potato and orange cupcakes with vanilla topping
Creamy sweet potato and orange cupcakes with vanilla topping

The sweet potato and orange cupcakes with vanilla frosting are very creamy and fruity in flavor, the result of the sparkling combination of sweet vanilla, with the soft citrus accents of orange.

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Vegan St John's cake filled with orange cream and cherries in syrup

Coca de Sant Joan filled with orange and cherry cream
Coca de Sant Joan filled with orange and cherry cream

With the arrival of the summer solstice there is also the St John's eve, celebrated on June 23 with bonfires (to pay tribute to the sun, combat the few hours of darkness of the shortest night and purify the sins) and with the typical "coca de Sant Joan", which we will teach you how to make in this recipe.

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