What is Sofrito? First, you must understand that Puerto Rican food came from it mix of its Spaniard conquistadors, African slaves, and native Taíno roots. And while it’s quite similar to other Hispanic cuisines, Puerto Rican food still has unique flavors, aromas and blends. Sofrito is a blend of vegetables and Latin herbs used to […]
Month: February 2013
Encebollado de Atún con Curtido – Tuna and Yuca Stew w/Onion Citrus Salsa
Hi Everyone! I have been BEGGING my mom to make her DEE-Licious encebollado for a couple of years now. I’ve come to the conclusion that her stove may have run away from home and afraid she might be living on microwavable food since not even my sisters have been graced with the presence of one […]
NBC Latino Blog Feature
NBC LATINO Blog Feaure I want to send an enormous thank you to to Nina Terrero and the producers of NBC for choosing me this week for their segment; “Food Blogs We Love” This means so much to me and my family. It is a great achievement to be recognized by my fellow Latin community.
Ceviche de Camaron – Shrimp Ceviche
Ceviche… Just the word alone does things to me. Childhood memories take over my mind, my mouth starts to water, I can immediately taste and smell without the dish being in front of me. The word Ceviche is just as sexy as the dish itself. Growing up, my mother would wake up early in the […]