Couldn’t you just go for some refried beans right now? They are great for breakfast, great for lunch, and we’re happy to have them for dinner, not to mention a medianoche snack! Let’s drop in on Gloria as she cooks up a batch for us.

In beautiful Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, the local cooks know their fruit! Let’s drop by the lovely Casa Mar as Gloria prepares a glorious multi-colored fruit salad made with local sandía (watermelon), melón, and plátano (banana). You may soon find yourself blending melon seeds into a delicious horchata.

Carlos is a fine artist and an athlete who, when not painting a canvas, can be found sailing windsurfers and kites from his little guest house on the breezy south beach in Adícora, Venezuela. We asked him if he would give us a little presentation from atop his roof. You can hear for yourself that this spot is all about one thing, el viento!

Have you been under a lot of stress recently? Do you think it’s time for a vacation? Here at Yabla, we have the perfect solution: the beach, the waves, and some drinks in wonderful Adícora, Venezuela, the perfect place to let your worries sail away.

The founders of the world famous kitesurfing destination, the Adicora Kite Club, explain how it first came to be.

Depedro is the solo project of Spanish singer and guitar player Jairo Zavala. Here, Yabla talks to the talented musician from Madrid about his exploration of Latin American pop, picking up new instruments on tour in Mexico, his musical beginnings and his appearances with U.S.-based Calexico.

After explaining the concept of color, Dayana goes on to talk about primary and secondary colors and how they are formed.

After teaching us how to combine the primary colors to get the secondary ones, Dayana shows us how to get six new tertiary colors.

Dayana is an international business and trade engineer but currently works at a supermarket in Otavalo, Ecuador. In this video, she'll show us which personal hygiene items she uses daily.

This time, Dayana Rodríguez talks to us about the many benefits of meditation.

Learn how to make arepas with Dany in this three-part video. The staple of Colombian and Venezuela cooking. They could differ in size but they always are delicious with fresh cheese and butter.

Learn how to make some delicious Venezuelan-style arepas. Our friend Dany continues explaining the recipe in the second installment of this three-part video.

Don't miss the final stage of arepa-making with Dany! The best part is the filling, after all.

This video teaches us how to ask and answer some simple questions in Spanish that could come in handy upon first meeting someone.

This lesson teaches us how to introduce ourselves and others and say where we are from.