Hola mi gente, So, as you already know my fiance and I are tying the knot! We are extremely stoked! As you may know, the winter season can be a stressful time for many. Weddings on their own can bring a lot of stress, so planning a wedding during the holiday season we’ve noticed can … Continue reading Roge Boda 💒- We’re Tying The Knot! 👰🏻💍🤵🏻
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
Seguimos conectando con los Boricuas en EU y ésta vez con una jóven universitaria que se fue trás el paso de María. Además, ¿Ya entiendes lo que es COFINA? Glerysbet preguntó en la calle y hasta consultó con Anibal Acevedo Vilá. Continue reading ¿Entiendes qué es COFINA? Glerysbet habla con Acevedo Vilá y conectamos con Boricuas en EU.
While Puerto Ricans are unapologetic in their pride, some tend to downplay their African ancestry. The truth is, Puerto Rico as we know it wouldn’t exist without the cultural influences of African tribes. The racialization of Puerto Rico as a Latin American/Caribbean archipelago and of Puerto Ricans as non-white should not deny the specificity of … Continue reading Historia de Afro Puertorriqueños
Wear Red Day is here… Go Red with us! Do you know what you’re wearing on this year’s Wear Red Day? Show off your favorite Red outfit, your cute Red shoes, stunning Red lipstick, or even your whole office showing off their Go Red spirit to help bring awareness to the number 1 killer of women … Continue reading Wear Red Day – Friday, February 1st
Buenos Tardes Mi Gente!! Bienvenido, today I will be continuing 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 … Continue reading Welcome To The Narcotech Factory
Promoting our Borikua sister’s business✊🏾🇵🇷 #BorikuaGroupEconomics la teenaTees.com she on Instagram as well let her know I sent you, she is great at supporting other Borikuas. – El Vis Katari Continue reading Show with Crystal “Teeny” Garcia – El Vis Katari
Buenos Dias 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 El Vis Katari Graphic Designer💻 & Revolutionary✊🏾
Buenos Dias 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 🇵🇷Jess Designs Jewelry🇵🇷
The inspiration for the brand was centered around Doza’s innovational view of Unity Of All Latinos Worldwide. 20% of all sales will go to the relief efforts in Puerto Rico. Instagram is the best way to contact Doza, he will be taking orders for the clothing line starting March 1, 2019. Contact: Instagram: … Continue reading Narcotechs Apparel Coming Soon
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!!
Bienvenidos Mi Gente!! 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 artists and powerful … Continue reading Triplevibes Radio – Doza The Drumdealer Radio Interview
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
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
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
Bienvenidos Mi Gente!! About this event on January 18, 2019 we are uniting Indigenous peoples across the world to stand together to bring awareness to the injustices affecting Indigenous men, women and children. Indigenous peoples from North and South America, Mexico, Canada and the Caribbean are a target of genocide. “We march because we refuse … Continue reading Indigenous Peoples’ Day 1.18.19
feliz año nuevo 2019!! Bienvenido Mi Gente, It’s that time of the year again! New year is knocking on the door with just a couple of hours left before we enter 2019. The New Year is the day that marks the beginning of a new calendar year. It falls on January 1, and is the … Continue reading Nuevo Ano 2019
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 world in the coming months. I am always touched and empowered by the stories of artists and powerful people in the art world and I wanted … Continue reading Puerto Rican Artist Ponce Solo
Did you know New York City has the biggest fireworks display in the United States and that three U.S. presidents died on July 4? The Fourth of July – also known as Independence Day or July 4th – has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941, but the tradition of Independence Day … Continue reading History Of The 4th Of July
Follow Produkt on IG: produktjrg NYC, Bronx, New York Stream or Download: https://lnk.to/CTF Twitter: http://bit.ly/Produkt-Twitter Facebook: http://bit.ly/Produkt-FB Continue reading Paradise – Produkt
Today, I’m going to take you down a dark rabbit hole. Are you ready? I hope so. Have you ever thought of your deepest darkest fantasy? Or, maybe something you want to explore but are to afraid to ask for what you want? Sometimes, I’m sure you think that what you like or want is … Continue reading 50 Tonos
Prep15min Total35min Ingredients8 Servings 8 8 Ingredients 12 ozs of bacon cut into fine pieces Save $ Frying oil 1 medium onion, chopped 4 green plantains 4 mashed garlic cloves 1/4 cup green pepper 1/4 cup red pepper Salt and pepper to taste In a pan, stirfry the bacon in oil until crunchy, stirring it … Continue reading Puerto Rican Mofongo Turkey Stuffing
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
Prep 15 min Total 1 hr 15 min Ingredients 17 Servings 8 17 Ingredients For the coquito: 12 oz coconut milk 8.5 oz coconut cream 12 oz evaporated milk 1 tablespoon vanilla 2 cinnamon sticks 1 cup white rum (optional) For the cheesecake: 1 1/2 cups Graham crackers, ground 1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened … Continue reading Puerto Rican Coquito Cheesecake
Prep 30 min Total 1 hr 15 min Ingredients 12 Servings 6 12 Ingredients 6 ripe maduro 1/3 cup vegetable oil + 2 teaspoons 2 lbs ground meat 1 teaspoon dry oregano 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder (or to taste) Salt and pepper 2 tablespoons sofrito 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 seasoning package 1/3 cup … Continue reading Puerto Rican Pastelon Lasagna
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
The story is that a long time ago on a small and enchanted little island, Guava met Cream Cheese. Guava noticed Cream Cheese first and was very taken with how smooth and understated he was, although Guava had heard that Cream Cheese could be a little sour on occasion. Suddenly Cream Cheese looked up and … Continue reading Tarta de yogur, parecida al cheese cake 🍰🇵🇷
I tried this recipe and simply loved the flavor. The cheese and guava paste go very well together. For my guava and cheese recipe, I tend to use Extra Sharp Cheddar because it just gives this excellent flavor to my guava snack that makes you want to eat more and more! Now, let’s go check … Continue reading Puerto Rican Guava Cheese Appetizer 🇵🇷
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 🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷
Bienvenido! Today, I want to talk about one of the most notorious shopping holidays of the year. After the turkey has been eaten, the football games have been watched and digestion is fully under way, millions of Americans turn to another holiday tradition: planning their Black Friday shopping spree. That’s right! It’s the day after … Continue reading Black Friday Is Coming…
Arroz con Habichuela y Tostones 🤗Bienvenido!! Today, I want to share a recipe by my good friend Chrissy. This is an authentic easy to make quick delicious dinner. A little about Chrissy: “I’m from NJ but I was raised in Carolina PR because my parents are from there and I lived between Nj and Carolina … Continue reading In The Kitchen With Chrissy 🇵🇷
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 🇵🇷💇🏻♀️💇🏼♀️💇🏽♀️🇵🇷
Hola y Bienvenido! Welcome back friends and family as I attempt to update you on Puerto Rico’s long road to recovery. I want people to understand just what really is happening for our friends and family on the isla de Puerto Rico. I feel like you need to know the severity of the aftermath Irma … Continue reading Puerto Rico The Long Road To Recovery 🇵🇷♥️🇵🇷
Hola y Bienvenido! In the past few days following the horrific hurricane Irma not much light has been shed on my beloved isla of Puerto Rico. Today, I’d like to give everyone an update on what is happening post Irma. As Hurricane Irma loomed larger and larger in the first days of September, there was … Continue reading 🇵🇷Update On Puerto Rico After Hurricane Irma 2017🇵🇷
Bienvenido! Today, I’d like to share with you my dedicated readers and friends the current situation of my beloved homeland my isla. Hurricane Irma’s wrath in the Caribbean left at least seven people dead and thousands of others without homes on Thursday and the vicious storm isn’t done yet with its sights now set on … Continue reading 🇵🇷Puerto Rico y Hurricane Irma 2017🇵🇷
Bienvenido! I’d like to thank you for joining me as I take you on a quick tour of one of my islands most hidden treasures. Some call it heaven on earth it is so beautiful! What if I told you there’s a place in Puerto Rico that you’ve probably never heard of or read about? … Continue reading Puerto Rico’s Hidden Treasure: Gozalandia San Sebastian
Bienvenido! Do, you know what Cinco de Mayo stands for or better yet what it represents? Most Americans use this Mexican holiday to drink get wasted and eat Mexican food. But, to be quit frank they have no earthly idea what it means to our Mexican heritage. I’m going to give you a quick history … Continue reading 🇲🇽Cinco de Mayo🇲🇽
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
Bienvenido! Welcome back on our tour through Puerto Rico! Today, I’d love to show you Rio Grande Puerto Rico. I’m going to try not to bore you to much with the whole history trip but I must say the history of Rio Grande is pretty awesome! Well, it’s an awesome place to visit! Rio Grande … Continue reading Visita Rio Grande, 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
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
Bienvenido! I’d like to introduce you to one of the most delicious restaurants in Luquillo PR. La Parrilla, is I’d have to say one of the best spots to get fresh caught seafood and very friendly service! When you walk into this restaurant you’re greeted very warmly and by large salt water fish tanks filled … Continue reading La Parrilla Restaurant, Luquillo, Puerto Rico
We live in a beautiful world created by a master hand, we can find majesty in many corners of the world. There are places, that seem to have been sprinkled with special qualities unfound anywhere else on the planet; the tiny island of Culebra is one of those places. To those that know Culebra, it’s a secret … Continue reading Bienvenido a Flamenco Beach, Culebra, PR
Bienvenido! I’d like to invite you to take another trip with me down history lane if you will. Last year as most of you are aware I visited home in August. Sometimes, you don’t really realize the importance of something until you go there and experience it for yourself so you can share it with … Continue reading El Morro: Explore a 400 Year Old Fort
Go Back in Time 225 Years at Fort San Cristobal Bienvenido! I’d like to share a lil bit of our rich Puerto Rican heritage with you. As, most of you know Puerto Rico is known for our beautiful people, gorgeous beaches, and oh so tasty food. But, do you know the real history behind our … Continue reading Castillo de San Cristobal
Bienvenidos! Welcome to the Pearl, also known as La Perla Puerto Rico. I know what you’re thinking….La Perla isn’t somewhere you want to visit. Most people think of it as just a poor barrio that used to be known for drug dealing. Most tourist are afraid to walk around OSJ because of the proximity of … Continue reading Welcome To La Perla Puerto Rico
(Play Me And Happy Reading…..It Just Goes Together) Hola y bienvenido BBS Family! It’s finally almost here December 24th 2016 is: 0 years 0 months 1 day 11 hours 44 minutes 14 seconds And counting….. (The kiddos in our family look foward to this very moment) I wanted to wish all my readers a Very … Continue reading Feliz Nochebuena From Me To You
“Ahhh… Christmas!” *Slouches into the arm chair with a cup of tea and a tin of Roses* – this is what we dream about when it comes to Christmas, but in reality we tend to spend 99% of our time doing the opposite. Running around doing the shopping, stressing over our budgets and most of the … Continue reading How To Survive Christmas
‘Twas the night before Christmas and all through the casa not a creature was stirring, not even a Coquí. The children were tucked in their beds fast asleep in hopes Papa Noel soon would be there. Christmas in Puerto Rico starts early on, for some it starts right after Thanksgiving, which is the Advent or … Continue reading A Very Merry Borikén Christmas
Prep Time: 30 Minutes Difficulty: Easy Cook Time: 1 Hours Servings: 12 Servings Ingredients FOR THE CAKE: 1 box (about 18 Oz.) Yellow Cake Mix 1 package (3.5 Oz.) INSTANT Vanilla Pudding Mix 4 whole Eggs 1/2 cup Cold Water 1/2 cup Canola Oil 1/2 cup Rum (dark Or Light Is Fine)(Bacardi) 1 cup Chopped … Continue reading Christmas 🎄Spice Rum 🍰Cake
Ingredients: 1 bag of sliced bread 3 eggs 1-12oz can of evaporated milk 1/3 cup of coconut milk 1 cup of granulated sugar 4 tablespoons of butter 2 tablespoons of condensed milk 1 teaspoon of vanilla 1 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon 1/2 cup of raisins (optional) Directions Tear sliced bread by hand and place in … Continue reading Budín de Pan 🍮
Total Time 45mins Prep 45 mins Cook 0 mins Ingredients Nutrition Servings 6-8 Units US 2 cups rice 2 cups water 1⁄2 cup shredded sweetened coconut 1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk (pref. Coco Lopez) 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk 6 whole cloves 1 cinnamon stick 2 … Continue reading Puerto Rican Rice Pudding (arroz Con Dulce)
Mmm more eggnog deliciousness coming out of the kitchen! I am enamored with the flavor of eggnog being infused into baked goods – all that great flavor, without actually drinking it (it just seems way too thick to me!). Has anyone given the Eggnog Cheesecake Bars a try yet? I could totally see having those … Continue reading Make It A White Christmas With Eggnog Fudge
Ingredients: Cake 2 cups flour 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons salt 1/2 cup butter, cold 1 (3 1/2 ounce) package vanilla flavor instant pudding and pie filling mix 4 eggs 1/2 cup rum 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup oil 1 tablespoon vanilla Glaze 1/2 cup butter … Continue reading Vanilla Rum Bundt
Ingredients A big glass with ice 1/4 glass of Rican Rum like Don Q, Bacardi etc. juice of a 1/2 slice of a small lime Coke or store brand coke-like soda Directions Fill glass with ice and pour 1/4 of the glass with Rican rum Add juice of 1/2 slice of a lime, Coke or … Continue reading 🇨🇺Cuba Libré🇨🇺🥃
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
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
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🦃🇵🇷
It’s time say good-bye to the old! But oh, if only it were that simple. Sure, people from all over the world party on New Year’s Eve, but folks across Latin America and Spain have a special set of traditions and rituals to ring in the new year. Sure, we know people like to kiss … Continue reading Latin Americas New Year’s Eve Traditions
Ingredients: (Servicio para 4 personas) 1/2 libra de carne de res (masa) – sin grasa ni pellejo 1/4 libra de carne y hueso de cerdo – sin grasa ni pellejo 1 1/2 litro de agua 1 cucharada de sal 1 cebolla pequeña 1 aji dulce, sin semillas 1 tomate 2 hojas de culantro 1/2 pimiento … Continue reading Sancocho Puertorriqueno
Buen dia! So, if I may I’d like to introduce you to a holiday favorite of mine. Yes, I know what you must be thinking….I thought she was Puerto Rican!? Ok, let me explain my in laws are from El Salvador and it is a yearly family tradition. I think that it’s a wonderful twist … Continue reading Pavo Salvadoreño
Hello All, today I’d like to talk about two other holidays that may or may not get much acknowledgement. That’s correct these maybe overlooked by many of us yearly. Everyone celebrates Halloween, right? Well, did you know that the two days afterward aren’t just for binge watching Hulu and eating candy! The day after Halloween … Continue reading All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day how do we celebrate them?
Day of the Dead is an interesting holiday celebrated in central and southern Mexico during the chilly days of November 1 & 2. Even though this coincides with the Catholic holiday called All Soul’s & All Saint’s Day, the indigenous people have combined this with their own ancient beliefs of honoring their deceased loved ones. … Continue reading Día de los Muertos
Yield Makes 25 pasteles Ingredients For the Seasoning Base (_Recado_) 6 large tomatoes (about 3 pounds), coarsely chopped 1 medium green bell pepper (about 6 ounces), cored, seeded, deveined, and coarsely chopped 1 medium yellow onion (about 8 ounces), coarsely chopped 8 garlic cloves, peeled 20 Caribbean sweet peppers (ajíes dulces), seeded and cut in … Continue reading Pasteles Puertorriqueños
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
Mashed with bacon and garlic, this plantain dish is served with a quick tomato sauce. serves 6 Ingredients Canola oil, for frying 5 plantains, peeled, cut into 1″ chunks, soaked in hot water 3⁄4 cup chicken stock 8 oz. bacon, cut into 1⁄4″ cubes 7 cloves garlic, minced 1⁄2 cup olive oil Kosher salt and … Continue reading Mofongo con Salsa de Tomate
Coconut and rum flavor tropical eggnog. makes 5 Cups Ingredients 2 cups coconut milk 2 cups Puerto Rican rum 1 (14-oz.) can sweetened condensed milk 4 egg yolks, lightly beaten Ground cinnamon and sticks, to garnish Instructions Blend milks, rum, and yolks in a blender until frothy; chill. Pour into glasses, sprinkle with cinnamon, … Continue reading Coquito (Puerto Rican Eggnog)
serves 4-6 Ingredients 1 (1-lb.) loaf challah bread, sliced crosswise 1″ thick 2 cups coquito 2 tbsp. unsalted butter, cut into 1⁄2” pieces, plus more for greasing Confectioner’s sugar, ground cinnamon, and maple syrup, for serving Instructions Heat oven to 400°. Grease a 9″ x 13″ glass or ceramic baking dish and arrange bread slices … Continue reading Coquito French Toast
December 25? For some Puerto Ricans, that’s merely a prelude to what they feel is really the important day of the marathon Christmas Season inPuerto Rico. I should point out that the Three Kings, or Los Reyes Magos, are not only venerated in Puerto Rico but throughout the Latin World. If you are Puerto Rican … Continue reading Los Reyes Magos
As a U.S. commonwealth, Puerto Rico observes the traditional holidays of the United States and also observes nine local public holidays. On these observed holidays, most banks and state agencies are closed. Check with the establishment for specific schedules. January 1 Año Nuevo (New Year’s Day) January 6 Día de los Tres Reyes Magos (Three … Continue reading Puerto Rican Public Holidays in 2016
National anthem of Puerto Rico “La Borinqueña” Continue reading “La Borinqueña”
Coming from two cultures, one of my biggest anxieties has always been being seen as “not enough.” I was teased by the black kids in high school for being so light-skinned and talking like a white girl and teased by my Latino friends in college for not speaking Spanish and talking like a white girl. … Continue reading Am I Latino Enough? (Pt. 2)
“No hablo español.” I never learned how to say it without feeling embarrassed. Maybe I was just being sensitive, but I swear people would look at me differently when I told them, as if I had just offended them.“Oops,” the look said. “Sorry. I thought you were Latino.”And I was. And I am. But I didn’t … Continue reading Am I Latino Enough? (Pt. 1)
Ingredientes 3 tazas de espinacas frescas ½ taza de fresas frescas en rodajas ¼ taza de miel y rodajas de almendras tostadas 1 cucharada de vinagre de sidra 1 cucharada de miel 1½ cucharaditas de azúcar Instrucciones En un tazón grande, combine las espinacas, fresas y almendras. En un tazón pequeño, combine el vinagre, la … Continue reading ENSALADA DE ALMENDRAS Y FRESAS
Ingredientes 3 manzanas 1/4 crema ácida 1/2 taza de leche condensada 1/4 de pasas 2 rebanadas de piña en almibar Nuez picada al gusto Apio (opcional) Preparación Todos los ingredientes deben picarse, de forma homogenea Mezclar la crema y la leche y vaciar a las manzanas junto con todos los ingredientes, refrigerar Ingredients 3 blocks … Continue reading ENSALADA DE MANZANA
INGREDIENTES 1 pechuga de pollo 1 cubito de caldo de pollo 1 diente de ajo 1 trocito de tallo de ajo porro 4 papas grandes 3 zanahorias grandes 1 lata de maíz en granos enteros (opcional) 1/2 lata de guisantes 1 huevo Mayonesa Salsa inglesa Zumo de limón al gusto Sal y pimienta al gusto … Continue reading ENSALADA DE POLLO
Ingredientes 8 Hojaslechuga 3 latasAtún 3Tomate 1/2Cebolla al gustoChile verde Unasramitas de cilantro al gusto 1 pizcasal 1 cucharaditamayonesa 2limones Chiles en vinagre + Pasos Lavo y desinfecto mis 8 hojas de lechuga junto a los tomates , cebolla , chiles , cilantro y limones ! + Lavo las latas del Atun por aquello de … Continue reading Tacos de lechuga y atún !
Ingredientes 3ZANAHORIAS RALLADAS CRUDAS 1/4 KGQUESO 10TORTILLAS ACEITE PARA FREIR 1LECHUGA 2TOMATES Pasos REVUELVA LAS ZANAHORIAS RALLADAS CON EL QUESO, COLOQUE LA MEZCLA ANTERIOR EN LAS TORTILLAS PARA HACER LOS TACOS. FRÍALOS EN ABUNDANTE ACEITE, PIQUE LA LECHUGA PARA ENSALADA Y COLOQUE ENCIMA EL TOMATE PICADO. Continue reading TACOS DE ZANAHORIA
(RECETA DELICIOSA) Si tienes alguna reunión con los amigos, con tu pareja, o simplemente te quieres dar un gusto personal, esta es la ocasión, prepara tu estómago ya que es muy ácido. No te recomendamos que lo hagas muy seguido, pero disfrútalo mucho mientras lo comes. Escribiendo esto ya se me hizo agua la boca, … Continue reading PIÑA LOCA
Necesitarás estos ingredientes. Son para 8 porciones: -1 taza de harina para hot cakes (ver nota) -1/2 taza de azúcar -6 huevos, separados -1 limón persa, su ralladura -1 lata (397 gramos) de leche condensada -1 lata (378 gramos) de leche evaporada -1 lata (225 gramos) de media crema -2 o 3 duraznos en almíbar, … Continue reading Pastel de Tres Leches 😍🎂
Ingredientes: 1 paquete de galletas tipo María o similares 120 gramos de mantequilla 500 gramos de queso tipo Philadelphia o cualquiera para untar 400 gramos de leche condensada El zumo de un limón La ralladura de un limón ¿Cómo se prepara? 1-Tritura las galletas usando un mortero, un robot de cocina o descargando tu furia … Continue reading Cheesecake de Limón (Sin Horno)
Mofongo, tostones mashed in a pilón, was introduced with the slave trade, is often served with caldo, or as a side dish The history and development of Puerto Rican cuisine begins with the Taíno Indians, the natives Columbus found at discovery. Some Taíno foods still used today include yuca, peppers, and corn. Taínos invented the … Continue reading History of Puerto Rican Food
Acerola: West Indian Cherry, a fruit Achiote: Annatto seed Adobo: seasoning (see recipes) Ají caballero: hot chile pepper about 1″ long and the only hot chili traditional to Puerto Rican cooking. It is used to make pique. Ají dulce: sweet chili pepper Alcaparras: capers Alcapurrias: a fritter made from grated yautía and green bananas, stuffed … Continue reading Vocabulary of the Puerto Rican Kitchen
Say WEPA for this delish dessert!! Rum Pound Cake (Easy recipe) 1 cup chopped pecans 1 pkg yellow cake mix 1 pkg instant vanilla pudding 4 eggs ½ cup cold water ½ cup vegetable oil ½ cup Puerto Rican rum/dark (Preferably: Bacardi) Preheat oven to 325° F. Grease and flour bundt cake pan. Sprinkle pecans … Continue reading Bacardi Rum Pound Cake
Bacardi Rum Balls 1 box vanilla wafers, crushed 3 tbsp. cocoa 1½ c. finely chopped walnuts 4½ tbsp. corn syrup 1/3 c. rum 1 c. confectioners sugar (also extra for rolling balls) Mix together wafer crumbs, cocoa, nuts and confectioners sugar. Add syrup and rum. Mix well and form into balls. Roll balls in confectioners … Continue reading Bacardi Rum Balls
Ingredients 1 1/2 ounces Don Q Coco 1/2 ounce Don Q Cristal 2 1/2 ounces cranberry juice 1 splash soda water Directions Mix all ingredients into a tall glass. Garnish with a lemon or lime. Continue reading Coco Beach Cocktail
Rich in tropical flavor, mangoes pair naturally with creamy condensed milk and vanilla. Let the others scream for ice cream: we would rather yearn for a luscious Mango Piragua. Ingredients 1 pound ripe mangoes, peeled, pits removed 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk 1 12-ounce can evaporated milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 8 cups shaved … Continue reading Piragua de Crema de Mango con Vainilla (Mango Vanilla Cream Shaved Ice)
Makes 8 pupusas For the curtido (makes about 4 cups): 1/2 head cabbage, shredded 1 large carrot, grated 1/2 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar 1/4 cup water 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar 1 teaspoon dried oregano (preferably Mexican) 1/2 to 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes For the pupusas: … Continue reading Salvadoran Pupusas con Curtido
As I learned, the best part about El Salvador’s national dish isn’t just the warm, savory masa filled with melty cheese (or meat or beans), but its brilliant accompaniment called curtido. Like a sauerkraut or kimchi, this zippy cabbage relish balances the heaviness of the pupusa and makes it a simple yet satisfying meal for … Continue reading Salvadoran Pupusas con Curtido (Masa Cakes with Cabbage Slaw)
Horchata Total Time: 3 hr 45 min Prep: 15 min Inactive: 3 hr 30 min Yield: 6 to 8 servings Level: Easy Ingredients 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed 1 cinnamon stick, preferably Mexican, broken into pieces, plus more for garnish 1/2 cup sugar, or to taste 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon, preferably Mexican, for garnish … Continue reading Horchata
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