Puerto Rico braces for Hurricane Dorian 2019

Tropical Storm Dorian strengthened to a hurricane Wednesday afternoon as it threatened the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, with forecasters predicting it could become a Category 3 hurricane by the time it hits Florida over the weekend. US President Donald Trump has been criticizing Puerto Rico. On Tuesday, Mr Trump tweeted: “Wow! Yet another big storm … Continue reading Puerto Rico braces for Hurricane Dorian 2019

Bobbito Ross Pa’lante, Siempre Pa’lante!!

Buen Dia Mi Gente!! “Pa’lante, Siempre Pa’lante” which means “Forward, Always Forward!” – Bobbito Ross Bienvenido, today I will be talking about what has inspired me as an artist and where I will interview other artists, art students, and people involved in the art & entertainment  world and who are community activist in the coming … Continue reading Bobbito Ross Pa’lante, Siempre Pa’lante!!

Bobbito Ross

Buen Dia Mi Gente!! Bienvenido, today I will be talking about what has inspired me as an artist and where I will interview other artists, art students, and people involved in the art & entertainment  world and who are community activist in the coming months. I am always touched and empowered by the stories of … Continue reading Bobbito Ross

Young Lords Club

Buenos Tardes Mi Gente!! Bienvenido, today I will be talking about what has inspired me as an artist and where I will interview other artists, art students, and people involved in the art & entertainment  world and who are community activist in the coming months. I am always touched and empowered by the stories of … Continue reading Young Lords Club

“We Are Still Here!” Indigenous Peoples March Is Heading to D.C. this Friday

INDIGENOUS PEOPLES MARCH IN WASHINGTON, DC WILL OCCUR ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2019 (DAY BEFORE THE WOMEN’S’ MARCH ON WASHINGTON) 8AM GATHERING LOCATION: BUILDING OF INTERIOR AFFAIRS 1849 C STREET NW, WASHINGTON, DC 9 AM PRAYER 10AM MARCH ROUTE: EAST ON C STREET NW , SOUTH ON 18TH ST NW CROSSING OVER ON CONSTITUTION AVE … Continue reading “We Are Still Here!” Indigenous Peoples March Is Heading to D.C. this Friday

Anuel AA

Meet Anuel AA. Bryant Myers. Larry Over. Almighty. Unless you live on the island or closely follow the Puerto Rican rap scene, chances are you may not recognize the names of this new wave of trapstars. One name that’s garnered visibility over the rest is Anuel AA, whose digital popularity extends further than Puerto Rico. His … Continue reading Anuel AA

Pumpkin Arroz con Leche

  15 min Total 30 min Ingredients 12 Servings 4 12 Ingredients 3 1/2 cups whole milk 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, ground 2 cloves 1 cinnamon stick 1 cup Arborio rice 7.5 ozs pumpkin puree 1/3 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup packed brown sugar Orange zest for garnish Pepitas for … Continue reading Pumpkin Arroz con Leche

Pastelillos de Guayaba

INGREDIENTES 5 oz. de queso blanco ECONO 5 oz. de pasta de guayaba ECONO 1 pqte. de hojaldre para empanadas ½ taza de nueces tostadas PROCEDIMIENTO ¡Convierte tu cocina en una fábrica de sabor para tu familia! Aprende a preparar unos ricos Pastelillos de Guayaba y ¡disfruta el proceso! Calienta el horno a 400 �? … Continue reading Pastelillos de Guayaba

Bacalaitos Puertorriqueños 🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷

Como hacer bacalaitos Puertorriqueños https://youtu.be/db9C8JjSZTQ Ingredientes 1 libra de bacalao 1/4 pimientos rojos 1/4 cebolla cortada en pedacitos 1 mano de cilantro fresco 3 dientes de ajo fresco machacado 1 sobre de sazon con culantro y achiote 1 cucharadita de pimienta negra 3 tazas de harina de trigo sal al gusto o sazonador de sal … Continue reading Bacalaitos Puertorriqueños 🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷

Adoptee

Hola y Bienvendio! Today, I’m going to talk about what it means to be an adoptee. What is an adoptee you maybe wonder? For those of you who don’t know what that means it’s an adopted son or daughter. A person who was adopted as a child. Most of you don’t know this about me … Continue reading Adoptee

Boricua Hair & The Products We Love 🇵🇷💇🏻‍♀️💇🏼‍♀️💇🏽‍♀️🇵🇷

Hola y Bienvenido! Today, I want to share with you Boricua hair and the products we use. Because hair is so entwined with our perception of beauty, it is the most easily manipulatable element of our physical self—one that best helps manifest also our internal self. This is perhaps why such a simple thing like … Continue reading Boricua Hair & The Products We Love 🇵🇷💇🏻‍♀️💇🏼‍♀️💇🏽‍♀️🇵🇷

Puerto Rico Strong Update On What My Isla Is Doing Now 🇵🇷♥️🇵🇷

Hola y Bienvenidos! I’d like to welcome you back today to update you on what is currently happening on my isla. Puerto Rico is truly made of strong people. We are survivors! SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – Saddled with economic problems and its own damage from Hurricane Irma, Puerto Rico is taking thousands of refugees … Continue reading Puerto Rico Strong Update On What My Isla Is Doing Now 🇵🇷♥️🇵🇷

Coqui

Coquis reproduce year-round in Puerto Rico, but breeding activity is concentrated in the wet season. This species utilizes internal fertilization and like other eleutherodactylids, the fertilized eggs undergo direct development, rather than passing through a free-living larval (tadpole) stage, which means the parents don’t have to lay their eggs on water, as it happens with … Continue reading Coqui

Carolina PR

Bienvenido a Carolina Carolina is pronounced (kah-ro-LEE-nah) I’d love to take you on a quick trip to Carolina also known as “La Tierra de Gigantes” (land of giants), in honor of one of its inhabitants: Don Felipe Birriel, who was the tallest man in Puerto Rican history, with an unconfirmed height of 2.413 meters or … Continue reading Carolina PR

Luquillo

Welcome to Luquillo Puerto Rico – Luquillo, Puerto Rico – The Sun Capital – Luquillo pronounced (loo-KEE-yo).  Luquillo is Puerto Rico’s best kept secret. Among the locals, it is known as “La Capital del Sol” (The Sun Capital) of the island and is a small, seaside town in the northeastern part of Puerto Rico. Luquillo … Continue reading Luquillo

Pusser’s Painkiller

This another one of my fav’s from the island! If, you love mixed drinks then this one is sure to please. 2-4 oz. Pusser’s Dark Rum 4 oz. pineapple juice 1 oz. cream of coconut 1 oz. orange juice nutmeg Using 2 to 4 oz. of Pusser’s dark rum depending on your desired cocktail strength, … Continue reading Pusser’s Painkiller

Brazo Gitano

  Ingredients 5 separate eggs 1/4 c. flour 1/4 c. sugar 1 tsp. vanilla extract 4 tbsp. sifted confectioners’ sugar 1 tbsp. superfine sugar* 1 c. heavy cream, whipped 1 1/4 tsp. rum extract or real rum coconut shavings Directions Start by preheating your oven to 350F. Butter a 15 x 8-inch baking pan and … Continue reading Brazo Gitano

Polvorones

Ingredients 2 1/2 c. flour 1/2 c. butter 1/2 c. Crisco shortening 1/2 c. sugar 1 tbsp. almond extract non-pareil sprinkles Directions Pre-heat oven to 350 F. In a deep bowl, cream together the butter and Crisco. Add the sugar slowly to the mix and mix well. Now add the almond extract and mix well. … Continue reading Polvorones

Thanksgiving Puerto Rican Style🦃🇵🇷

Even though Thanksgiving was not always a traditional holiday on the island, many Puerto Rican families calling the States home began celebrating it by adding a touch of Sabor Latino. Puerto Ricans weren’t really part of the original festivities, but they have embraced it eagerly. They’ve also put their twist on this classic American tradition. … Continue reading Thanksgiving Puerto Rican Style🦃🇵🇷

Double Chocolate Rum Cake with Rasberry Rum Glaze Recipe

Ingredients        Cake: 1 18-½ oz package chocolate cake mix 1 3-½ oz. package chocolate instant pudding mix ½ cup rum Bacardi ¾ cup of water ½ cup of vegetable oil 3 eggs 12 oz. package semi-sweet chocolate chips Raspberry Glaze: 1 cup of raspberry preserves ½ cup rum Bacardi chocolate icing Remainder of semi-sweet … Continue reading Double Chocolate Rum Cake with Rasberry Rum Glaze Recipe

Mallorcas

Fluffy, eggy, buttery, sweet, coiled like a snail’s shell and generously dusted with powdered sugar, Pan de Mallorca is named for its land of origin, in Spain. serves 6 Ingredients 1 (1⁄4-oz.) package active dry yeast 1⁄2 cup milk 16 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted, plus more for greasing the pan 3 egg yolks, lightly beaten … Continue reading Mallorcas

Piña Colada Cake

Moist, delicious and easy 1 box yellow cake mix 1 box instant vanilla pudding & pie filling mix 1 can Coco López Cream of Coconut ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons Puerto Rican rum 1/3 cup cup vegetable oil 4 eggs 1 can crushed pineapple, well drained *Garnish with any of these. . . whipped cream, … Continue reading Piña Colada Cake

Mojito Cake

1 box (18 oz.) white cake mix. 1½ oz. Lemon Jello 1½ oz. Lime Jello 4 eggs 3/4 c. vegetable oil 3/4 c. water. Mix all ingredients together well, then pour into a greased Bundt pan. (use cooking spray with flour to grease the pan). Bake at 325 for 45 minutes Cool slightly. Pierce lots … Continue reading Mojito Cake