Winner of Paella Marinera Post Giveaway

The winner of the 15 inch Paella Pan, Bomba Rice and Smoked Sweet Paprika is….Lilly Oronoz from Puerto Rico.  Thanks to all who participated in my first giveaway!  Look out for other giveaways in the future!!!

Paella Marinera- Free Giveaway

I am enamored with traditional Paella!  The first time I actually attempted to make a Paella was in 2000, a couple of years into our marriage (about 11 years ago).  We were still childless and had recently moved to a house in a nice neighborhood filled with young couples with little or adolescent children.  …

Guava Barbecue Sauce

Have any of you thought about the difference between barbecuing (barbacoa) and grilling (asado)? We all use the words interchangeably, but there is truly a big difference between them. According to several sources and experts, to barbecue is to cook slowly with indirect or lower level heat (low temperatures between 200-300º F) for a prolonged…

Tiramisu

Last December, my neighbor Mariana, gave me a bag of Puertorrican coffee to sample. To give you a little background, Mariana and her husband, Pablo, started cultivating and processing a limited production of coffee during the past couple of years, from crop to cup, in Yauco, one of the most privileged eco-systems in the world…

Panettone Bread Pudding

We spent New Year’s in Miami since my husband’s cousin Anna was getting married on 1/1/11.  During our stay in this vibrant city, my godparents invited our family over for brunch at their apartment on December 31st .  It was a joyful afternoon in which we enjoyed their loving company and lively conversation.  While remembering stories…

Thanksgiving Leftovers

Thanksgiving Leftovers Recipe Ideas Here are some ideas of dishes you can make with your Thanksgiving leftovers: Turkey Tacos–  Make delicious turkey tacos by shredding leftover turkey meat.  Add chopped lettuce, cheese and sour cream and of course your favorite hot sauce! Sweet Potato Flan– Add 1 cup of your leftover Sweet Potato Casserole (no…

Cucumber Tea Sandwiches

One of the best investments I have made for my “batterie de cuisine” is buying a good mandoline.  A mandoline is a kitchen utensil used for slicing, julienne or crinkle cut vegetables. One of the many advantages is the speed and uniformity in the thickness in which slicing can be done with very little effort….