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Have you heard about sofrito before? Well, Puerto Rican sofrito is a blend of spices, herbs and vegetables that is used as a base to cook many dishes. This mixture is rich in flavors with a savory aroma and is very easy to make. This …
Santorini is not only a paradise because of the views, their cuisine surprised us in a very good way. They make good use of their harvests by using it in their traditional dishes and giving each bite a unique flavor. Many restaurants combine the exquisiteness …
My love for coffee started very early on in my childhood. I remember even having it as part of a bed time snack. Maybe that’s why I can have coffee any time of the day and it does not affect my sleep. I love to …
When we visit Tuscany on 2019, we spent 6 nights there and we were able to stay in a beautiful villa at Castellare Di Tonda. Surrounded by nature, vineyards, olive trees and a pool, our stay there was amazing. This was our second time in Tuscany …
All parents out there know how difficult it is to squeeze in a date once you have kids. Sometimes you plan and the kids get sick, you get sick, you get a snow storm, the babysitter cancels and you end up staying home. Sometimes I …
One of my favorite things to eat and make is “flan de queso” (cheese custard). Flan is a very popular dessert in Puerto Rico and in other Latin countries. It is kind of a sweet egg custard dessert. There’s a wide variety of this dessert …
Jerry and I are always on the lookout for places where we can take Isabella, she can enjoy and adults can have a great time as well. Las Tortugas Restaurant is one of these places. It is located in my hometown, Utuado and it’s on the way to …
Coquito is a traditional drink from Puerto Rico, the star ingredient is coconut and it is usually a Holiday drink. I remember seeing bottles of coquito at all of our family gatherings since I was very young. I particularly remember that one of my aunts …