Last month, Spanish Chef José Andrés paid us a visit to promote his restaurant Mi Casa at the Ritz Carlton Reserve in Dorado, Puerto Rico. I was one of the fortunate guests who had the chance to watch his cooking demonstrations and sample some of his trademark dishes as well as unique creations concocted specially…
Category: Drinks
Papaya-Banana Smoothie
My grandpa Abo has always been a great example of healthy living. No excessive drinking or smoking, eating super nutritious foods and always being an athletic guy, training every afternoon until his 80’s. His only weakness… SWEETS! For many years, he travelled the world representing Puerto Rico as part of the track and field team…
Sangria
Sangria is the best antidote for a hot summer afternoon. My recipe has never let me down and is always a great success when I prepare for my guests. Easy, refreshing, not overly sweet and mild alcohol content. This drink can be served in a pitcher, punchbowl or a classic beverage dispenser with spigot. I…
Jeannie's Fruit Punch
This recipe is from Jeannie, the mother of Maryse one of my best friends from childhood. While we were growing up (approximately 11-16 years old in the late 1980’s), Jeannie and Jose would invite a group of 5 or 6 of their daughter’s girlfriends to spend the weekend on their boat the week of her…
Bul de la Verdad (champagne punch bowl)
I had planned to post this recipe during next month, but I am making an early posting of my champagne punch bowl recipe at the request of my good friend Yuri. This champagne punch bowl is one of my trademarks. My friend Narah named it “bul de la verdad” or “the drink of truth” because…