¡Hoy es miércoles melado! (Today is honey-colored Wednesday!)
La fecha es el treinta (30) de marzo del año dos mil veintidós. (The date is March 30, 2022.)
El postre de la semana es: turrón de Doña Pepa. (The dessert of the week is: Doña Pepa’s nougat.)
Turrón is the Spanish word for “nougat,” and Doña (for females) is a title of respect used before proper names in Spanish (Don is used for males). Doña Pepa is an important part of Peruvian history, because the delicacy that she prepared in appreciation of her restored health has become a national treasure.
Los ingredientes del turrón de Doña Pepa son: (The ingredients of Doña Pepa’s nougat are:)
| anís | (aniseed) |
| agua | (water) |
| harina | (flour) |
| sal | (salt) |
| manteca | (shortening) |
| yemas de huevo | (egg yolks) |
| semillas de ajonjolí / semillas de sésamo | (sesame seeds) |
| palitos de canela / canela en rama | (cinnamon sticks) |
| naranjas | (oranges) |
| manzanas verdes | (green apples) |
| membrillo | (quince) |
| piña | (pineapple) |
| azúcar | (sugar) |
| azúcar moreno | (brown sugar) |
| hojas de higuera | (fig leaves) |
| granas | (sprinkles) |
Learn how to prepare turrón de Doña Pepa with this recipe. ¡Qué dulce! (How sweet!)
¡Que tengas un miércoles melado! (May you have a honey-colored Wednesday!)
L. A. Feliz