LOH # 271: Between love and culinary delights / LOH # 271: Entre amor y delicias culinarias
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¡Hola, queridas damas de la comunidad Ladies of Hive y a todos los que hacen vida activa por aquí!
Antes que nada, quiero desearles un feliz y bendecido año nuevo. Que este 2026 venga cargado de salud, alegría, metas cumplidas y mucho amor propio del bueno. Me encanta comenzar el año compartiendo con ustedes, porque siempre he encontrado inspiración, fuerza y buena vibra en esta comunidad.
¿Qué decidí dejar ir este año? Fácil: el bendito afán de complacer a todo el mundo.
Sí, ese impulso casi automático de decir que sí, aunque por dentro esté gritando que no. Ese hábito de ponerme de última en la lista, de cargar con culpas ajenas, de querer ser la buena, la eficiente, la que resuelve, la que siempre está disponible. ¡Ya no más!
Este año me dije: “Mira, mi amor, si no te da paz, no lo hagas. Si te drena, no lo cargues. Y si no te suma, que no te reste.” Así que estoy aprendiendo a decir “no” con una sonrisa, a poner límites sin culpa y a priorizarme sin sentirme egoísta. Porque si yo no me cuido, ¿quién lo hará?
Hi, dear ladies of the Ladies of Hive community and everyone who is actively involved here!
First of all, I want to wish you a happy and blessed new year. May 2026 be filled with health, joy, accomplished goals, and lots of self-love. I love starting the year by sharing with you, because I have always found inspiration, strength, and good vibes in this community.
What did I decide to let go of this year? Easy: the blessed desire to please everyone.
Yes, that almost automatic impulse to say yes, even though inside I'm screaming no. That habit of putting myself last on the list, of carrying other people's guilt, of wanting to be the good one, the efficient one, the one who solves problems, the one who is always available. No more!
This year I said to myself, “Look, my love, if it doesn't give you peace, don't do it. If it drains you, don't carry it. And if it doesn't add to your life, don't let it take away from it.” So I'm learning to say “no” with a smile, to set boundaries without guilt, and to prioritize myself without feeling selfish. Because if I don't take care of myself, who will?
¿Y sabes qué? ¡Ya estoy viendo resultados! Me siento más liviana, más auténtica, más yo. Tengo más tiempo para lo que me gusta, más energía para lo que me importa, y más claridad para lo que quiero. Incluso me animé a hacer cosas que antes me parecían imposibles, como aprender mandarín (sí, ya sé, suena loco, pero me tiene emocionada).
No te voy a mentir: a veces me pica la culpa, a veces me dan ganas de volver a mis viejos hábitos. Pero luego me acuerdo de lo bien que se siente elegir desde el amor propio y no desde la obligación. Y ahí sigo, pasito a pasito, pero firme.
Así que este año no me propuse ser mejor… me propuse ser más libre. Y eso, para mí, ya es ganancia.
And you know what? I'm already seeing results! I feel lighter, more authentic, more like myself. I have more time for what I like, more energy for what matters to me, and more clarity about what I want. I've even dared to do things that seemed impossible before, like learning Mandarin (yes, I know, it sounds crazy, but I'm excited about it).
I'm not going to lie to you: sometimes I feel guilty, sometimes I want to go back to my old habits. But then I remember how good it feels to choose from a place of self-love and not obligation. And so I carry on, step by step, but steadily.
So this year, I didn't resolve to be better... I resolved to be freer. And that, for me, is already a win.
Y si de amor se trata… ¡vámonos a la cocina!
Porque si hay algo que me derrite más que un cumplido bien dicho, es ver la cara de mi hijo Gabo cuando le preparo su plato favorito: Pollo estilo KFC. Apenas huele el aceite calentándose, ya está rondando la cocina como tiburón oliendo sangre. Y no lo culpo… ¡me quedan de muerte lenta!
No es por echarme flores (bueno, sí, un poquito), pero me salen crujientes, doraditas, con ese sabor especiado que te hace cerrar los ojos con el primer bocado. Y lo mejor es que son fáciles de hacer, perfectas para esos días en que quiero consentirlo sin complicarme la vida.
Después de probar muchas maneras y tratar de encontrar un sabor parecido, en el que la cubierta crocante del pollo no se desprendiese de la piel, le pregunté a una amiga que le encanta cocinar, me dijo: "el secreto está en agregarle leche".
Yo pensé que era broma, pero ella me dijo:
"Si quieres que el pollo tenga esa cubierta crujiente que a todos nos hace delirar, lo que tienes que hacer es, antes de freírlo, lo pases por una mezcla de huevo y leche para después pasarlo por una mezcla de pan rallado y harina con sal y pimienta".
¿Quieres la receta? Aquí va, con todo mi cariño:
Pollo estilo KFC (versión mamá cool):
And when it comes to love... let's head to the kitchen!
Because if there's one thing that melts my heart more than a well-spoken compliment, it's seeing my son Gabo's face when I make his favorite dish: KFC-style chicken. As soon as he smells the oil heating up, he's circling the kitchen like a shark smelling blood. And I don't blame him... mine are to die for!
I'm not trying to brag (well, maybe a little), but they come out crispy, golden brown, with that spicy flavor that makes you close your eyes with the first bite. And the best part is that they're easy to make, perfect for those days when I want to spoil him without complicating my life.
After trying many different ways and trying to find a similar flavor, where the crispy coating on the chicken didn't come off the skin, I asked a friend who loves to cook, and she told me, “The secret is to add milk.”
I thought she was joking, but she said,
“If you want the chicken to have that crispy coating that we all love, what you have to do is, before frying it, dip it in a mixture of egg and milk and then coat it in a mixture of breadcrumbs and flour with salt and pepper.”
Want the recipe? Here it is, with all my love:
KFC-style chicken (cool mom version):
Tiempo de marinado: 2 horas
Tiempo de preparación: 10 minutos
Tiempo de cocción: 20 minutos
Comensales: 02
Marinating time: 2 hours
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Diners: 02
Ingredientes/ Ingredients
1 pechuga de pollo cortado en trozos medianos
1 taza de harina de trigo
1 taza de pan rallado
1 taza de leche
Pimienta o salsa picante
1 limón
1 huevo
Sal
1 chicken breast, cut into medium-sized pieces
1 cup wheat flour
1 cup breadcrumbs
1 cup milk
Pepper or hot sauce
1 lemon
1 egg
Salt
Lo primero que harás, después de cortar el pollo en cuadritos, será marinar el pollo con limón, sal y pimienta y dejarlo reposar alrededor dos horas en la nevera, para que se fusionen los sabores totalmente. Yo le agregué un poco de vinagre de vino tinto para cortar un poco el ácido del limón que es muy fuerte y darle un toque diferente.
Luego se incorpora el pan rallado, con la harina de trigo, añadiéndole sal y pimienta al gusto.
The first thing you will do, after cutting the chicken into cubes, is to marinate the chicken with lemon, salt, and pepper and let it rest for about two hours in the refrigerator, so that the flavors blend completely. I added a little red wine vinegar to cut the acidity of the lemon, which is very strong, and give it a different touch.
Then add the breadcrumbs and wheat flour, adding salt and pepper to taste.
En otro bowl, vas a mezclar el huevo y la leche. Por aquí pasarás el pollo antes de pasarlo por la harina y pan rallado.
In another bowl, mix the egg and milk. Dip the chicken in this mixture before coating it in flour and breadcrumbs.
Una vez que el pollo haya reposado el tiempo suficiente en la marinada, llega el momento de freírlo. Para ello, calienta abundante aceite en una sartén profunda. Es importante que el aceite cubra bien las piezas para que tanto el pollo como su cobertura se cocinen de manera uniforme. Si usas poco aceite, corres el riesgo de que el interior quede crudo y la textura no sea la ideal.
Antes de llevarlo al sartén, pasa cada trozo de pollo por la mezcla de leche y huevo, asegurándote de que quede bien impregnado. Este paso es clave para que la cobertura —hecha con pan rallado y harina de trigo— se adhiera perfectamente y logres ese acabado crujiente y dorado que tanto nos gusta.
Once the chicken has marinated long enough, it's time to fry it. To do this, heat plenty of oil in a deep frying pan. It's important that the oil covers the pieces well so that both the chicken and its coating cook evenly. If you use too little oil, you run the risk of the inside remaining raw and the texture not being ideal.
Before placing it in the pan, dip each piece of chicken in the milk and egg mixture, making sure it is well coated. This step is key to ensuring that the coating—made with breadcrumbs and wheat flour—adheres perfectly and achieves that crispy, golden finish we love so much.
Tips importantes...
Cuando vayas a freír los trozos de pollo, evita llenar demasiado la sartén. Si colocas muchas piezas juntas, podrían pegarse entre sí y terminar robándose la cobertura unas a otras. Lo ideal es dejar al menos un centímetro de espacio entre cada cuadrito para que se frían de manera uniforme y conserven su textura crujiente.
Mantén el fuego medio: si está muy alto, corres el riesgo de que se doren por fuera demasiado rápido y queden crudas por dentro. Vigila cada pieza y voltéalas con cuidado para que se cocinen y se doren parejitas por ambos lados.
Una vez que tengan ese tono dorado irresistible, retíralas del aceite y colócalas sobre papel absorbente para eliminar el exceso de grasa. Y ahora sí… ¡a emplatar y disfrutar!
Important tips...
When frying the chicken pieces, avoid overfilling the pan. If you place too many pieces together, they may stick to each other and end up stealing the coating from each other. Ideally, leave at least one centimeter of space between each piece so that they fry evenly and retain their crispy texture.
Keep the heat at medium: if it's too high, you run the risk of them browning too quickly on the outside and remaining raw on the inside. Keep an eye on each piece and turn them carefully so that they cook and brown evenly on both sides.
Once they have that irresistible golden color, remove them from the oil and place them on paper towels to remove excess grease. And now... serve and enjoy!
Cocinar para Gabo es una forma de decirle “te amo” sin palabras. Y aunque a veces no me gane premios por aquí, saber que él se chupa los dedos con lo que le preparo… ya es suficiente trofeo para mí.
Cooking for Gabo is a way of saying “I love you” without words. And even though I don't always win prizes for my cooking, knowing that he licks his fingers after eating what I prepare for him... is trophy enough for me.
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Gracias por acompañarme hasta aquí 💜
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Thank you for accompanying me this far 💜
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Saludos mi niña, me he tratado de comunicar pero creo que tengo el número viejo, avísame para contactarte y ponerme al día con hive también jajaja
Hola mi amor, es el mismo número 🤔 el WhatsApp es 04166240833
Haha learning Mandarin doesn't sound crazy at all, you're amazing sis.
KFC chicken is on another level. Glad you shared the recipe for others to try it out.
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Aww, what a lovely message, thank you! To be honest, I'm finding Mandarin difficult.
On the other hand, yes, you have to try that recipe. It's simply delicious!
Thank you for your message and for this spectacular contest!
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I think my Dietician will okay this as long as I use skinless chicken breast. 😋
Thanks for the crispy secret @purrix
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Oh my! You just got me craving for a KFC homemade chicken 🍗 with this recipe. It must taste so delicious. Truly an appetizing one to go for.
And for self care and self love ❤️, my dear we need to think of ourself first especially if we have cared for others for so many years without a good result. Life is lived only but ones.
Thanks for this beautiful article. Best of 2026 😇🥰🎆🎉
Hahaha! If you do, I promise you won't want to go back to the original KFC. Nothing beats homemade food made with love. And as for taking care of ourselves... amen to that! 2026 has taught me that if you're not well, nothing else around you is either. Thank you for rating the article and for your good wishes. Let's enjoy life, that's what we're here for! 🥰🎉
Truly a good recipe Nothing like home made.
You are welcome lovely 🥰. Lets enjoy life as everyday comes. Enjoy the new week 😍💕