One amazing sandwich that is a must try is the Jibarito. However, this sandwich is usually done wrong or incorrectly. In my opinion when biting into a sandwich that everything slips out or the steak is too chewy or even the placement of the layers just make for a slippery slope is a complete nightmare. […]
I grow my own Puerto Rican Chili Peppers and I love that overnight my plant produces so many peppers that I don’t even know what to do with them all. I have already used them to make Salsa and used them in my Mexican Food. However, I was thinking what else can I create. I
In honor of Cinco De Mayo. We decided to create our version of the Famous Paloma. When you think of a Mexican drink. One of the first things that comes to mind is a Margarita. However, A very popular, if not the most popular cocktail in Mexico as well as Mexico’s National drink is the
Funny Story…When I was younger, I came to Puerto Rico to visit with my uncle “Cheo,” he threw this big get together with all of his friends and family in Ceiba. He was celebrating coming back together with his baby brother, my father and our families. He had a full Lechon, Arroz con Gandules and
This recipe was gifted to me by a pre-school teacher named Lisa Leach. She is a very interesting person that was born in Germany from Mexican American Parents that were both stationed at a base in Germany. Because she was born in Germany by American parents, she now has duel citizenship. However, I am getting
I was rushing through the markets yesterday trying to find grapefruit soda for my Spicy Paloma, well let me tell you, in Puerto Rico that was an adventure. I finally found Jarritos Grapefruit soda…Victory is mine! OK enough of my tangents…while I was at Econo supermarket, I saw the most humongous Zucchini I swear I
Every Friday, we like to have a sushi night. Sometimes you just need something fresh and light. However, This Friday we decided to change things up a bit and try our hand at an Ahi Tuna Poke Tower. We have made all the ingredients before using them as stand only salads or using the components
This dish was inspired by a restaurant on one of our neighboring islands. St. Thomas, VI. Nestled high in the mountains on the northside of the island. You will find a random restaurant overlooking the Atlantic ocean called Restaurant 13. To say it was off the beaten bath would be an understatement but worth the
You cannot visit Puerto Rico without running into a local restaurant or fishery and seeing fresh red snapper on display. The red snapper below was one of the inspirations for this dish. This beauty was on display at La Parrilla restaurant in Luquillo, Puerto Rico. After seeing this, We knew we had to make a
