With Easter fast approaching, many of us are planning the big spread. A couple of blogs back I spoke about my love affair with lamb. That’s always been the holiday staple in my home this time of year. I’d be remiss, however, if I didn’t extol the virtues of the ever popular ham. It […]
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Pork…the Other Holiday Meat
I love pork for the Holidays. Actually, I like it all year round. However, there’s something extra regal and festive about a beautiful pork roast on Christmas Day that really gets me to caroling and having a grand old time. Good food does that to me. Can’t help it. But what is it about […]
For the Love of Puerto Rican Cuisine – Part 2
As I was telling you last week, the love of my life is Puerto Rican. And although I am a true romantic at heart, I must say that my infatuation stems in some part to my adoration for Puerto Rican cuisine. We spoke about sofrito (the chef’s own coveted flavoring base), platanos (plantains) and rice […]
For the Love of Puerto Rican Cuisine – Part 1
I’m in love with a Puerto Rican. And although I’m a true romantic, I must admit that part of my affection stems from the fact that I simply adore Puerto Rican cuisine. My first trip to the Caribbean as a child, in fact, was to Puerto Rico. That began a love affair that till this day persists, both romantically and gastronomically