Foods that fall in love

PequenaColombiafebrero 13, 2018

Can we fall in love through food? A romantic dinner? Aphrodisiac foods? a glass of wine?

We share some interesting facts about foods that fall in love, about Valentine’s Day:

Honey is known by the ancient Greeks as the nectar of the gods, is used as an energizer, its texture and sweetness are ideal for sharing desserts as a couple.

Oysters have been famous for being an aphrodisiac because contents Omega 3, oysters clean arteries and improve blood flow, which allows energy and vitality to be projected. Seafood is also aphrodisiac.

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Strawberries with chocolate are a classic dessert of love because they stimulate the nervous and endocrine system.

Wine and champagne are drinks associated with love, romance and a special night.

There are spicesto activate love, for example vanilla and cinnamon, can be used in powder or even to flavor the spaces.

The Pequeña Colombia Family: La Pequeña Colombia Tampa Restaurant, LPCX, Bakery Cafe, and Chibchas bar invite you to celebrate this special date, in a place where we prepare food with love and where we love to share with loved ones.

Purposes for a better diet this 2018

PequenaColombiaenero 13, 2018

Start the year with the best energy and willingness to eat well, remember that of a diet and healthy habits, our physical and emotional well-being depends a lot.

We propose you 5 simple tips for a good diet:

1. Never miss a good breakfast!

Breakfast is the main meal of the day, it provides the energy to start the day in the best way. Remember to include fiber, cereals, fruit. Remember that in La pequeña Colombia Express Café we are waiting for you.

2. Eat more fruits and vegetables

The fruis and vegetables are essential components in a healthy diet, their daily consumption helps to prevent important diseases, so be encouraged to try more of these delights. Colombia is a country that is characterized by its wide variety of fruits. We love them!

3. Stay hydrated

Are you drinking enough water? Remember that it is important to stay hydrated, for this you can drink water, natural juices, smoothies, among many other options. In La la Pequeña Colombia Tampa we have a variety of natural juices for you.

4. Eat with the best attitude

Receiving food with a positive attitude, enjoying it, tasting it, enjoying the flavors is something valuable for your body, food should be a treat for everyone.

5. Grumpy in moderation

If you have cravings like chocolates, fast foods or what you call «peccadilloes», go ahead, just remember not to exaggerate and always maintain a balanced diet.

Remember that your health is first. The Family of La Pequeña Colombia Tampa wishes you a healthy 2018. And don’t forget to visit us!

Christmas in Colombia: Sweet traditions

PequenaColombiadiciembre 22, 2017

Colombia is a home charged with human warmth and traditions. We invite you to know the more popular custom:

Night of candles: On December 7, the eve of the religious feast of the Immaculate Conception of María, the streets are illuminated by candles and lanterns that represent the Path traced for the Virgin to bless the homes of her faithful believers.

Novenas de aguinaldos: From the 16th to the 24th of December, Christmas Novenas are recited every night, carols are sung, joys are shared and a delicious Christmas dish is shared around the manger.

Christmas Night: The night of December 24 and early morning of the 25th is a great party, a space for family and friends to meet, where they share Christmas delicacies.

New Year’s Eve: December 31st at night is celebrated on the last day of the year, for which families gather and several end-of-year omens are held, such as eating 12 grapes, one for every bell of the clock before the end of the old year, which symbolizes a wish, a toast with champagne that symbolizes prosperity, spreading lentils in the home, symbolizing abundance and that there will never be a lack of food for that family.

The Pequeña Colombia Tampa´s family wishes you to enjoy this magical time, in the company of your loved ones.

We wish you blessings in abundance, we invite you to visit us and to share with us the novena of aguinaldos, this December 19.

Merry Christmas and prosperity!

Why give thanks?

PequenaColombianoviembre 15, 2017

Although Thanksgiving Day is a national celebration of the United States, in our beloved Colombia we want to highlight the essence of such a special day: to thank for the blessings received and to honor the family unity.

Before the traditional dish, the turkey, it is traditional to offer a prayer of thanks to God for the good things that happen, why say thank you?

For health that allows us to live and enjoy the day to day.

For a family that supports and wants, with which to count in good times and bad times.

For a friends who become part of your family.

For the food and a house to live.

For the opportunity to learn and grow.

For the Mother Earth that provides us with a home, a fertile land with food, water, vegetation, animals and many wonders to delight us.

And much more…

The Pequeña Colombia Family wishes you a Happy Thanksgiving and thanks you for being part of our community that loves delicious food with a Colombian home flavor.