Pernil is the most popular meat served during the holiday season in Puerto Rico. It is usually the picnic cut, or front ham of the pork, but if you can’t find it you may use a rear ham with skin. It can be cooked “al caldero” (stovetop), en “caja china” or roasted in the…
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My visit to Quesos Vaca Negra
I rarely use this platform as an advertising venue and, so far, I have never received payment for any of my blog posts in Foodielady.com. It has been my custom to only write about places, products, recipes and experiences that resonate with me as a home cook, consumer or patron. I don’t pretend or aspire to be a food/restaurant…
Chef José Andrés’ Spanish Collins
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…
Linda’s Carrot Cake
My friend Linda is one of the most organized and practical people I know. She is also fun and smart, a great friend, mother and wife who splits her time between family life and as an active member of the Board of Directors of Fundación Pro-Ayuda de Puerto Rico. A few months ago while we…
Dorado Livornese
Many of you know I have been a “fishing widow” for the past 13 years of my life. Wait a minute…I am not complaining! I recognize that through my husband’s love affair with fishing, I have had the chance to travel and fish with him in places like Venezuela, Madeira, Mexico, Dominican Republic, USA and…