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Blending Spanish and Puerto Rican Flavors: A Cultural Culinary Fusion
Discover what 16+ years of teaching has taught me about food, creativity, and connection. Explore how I inspire students through innovative techniques and cultural appreciation.
Blending Spanish and Puerto Rican Flavors: A Cultural Culinary Fusion
Experience the vibrant fusion of Spanish and Puerto Rican cuisine in my latest blog post. Discover the cultural significance of paella and learn how to blend authentic ingredients with traditional techniques to create a dish that celebrates our rich culinary heritage.
How My Culinary Journey Was Inspired by Grandma’s Food
Explore my culinary journey inspired by my Abuelita’s recipes. Discover how her dedication to authentic Puerto Rican food shapes my cooking classes.
Celebrating Cinco de Mayo: A Look at Traditional Recipes
Uncover the exceptional quality & unique flavors of Spanish wines.
From red to white wines, indulge in a tasting adventure that will delight your palate.
Paella Day: Let’s Dive into the World of Flavor!
Celebrate paella day on March 27! Paella isn’t just a dish; it’s a slice of Spanish history served on a plate.
Top-rated Spanish wines you should definitely try
Uncover the exceptional quality & unique flavors of Spanish wines.
From red to white wines, indulge in a tasting adventure that will delight your palate.
Cooking as a therapy Boost your team’s spirit with cooking classes
Explore the surprising benefits of cooking as a therapy for your team & discover how a private group cooking class surpasses the traditional gift options.
Embracing Diversity and Inclusion Through Food
Cultural cuisine holds an invaluable and significant place in our hearts.
More than just sustenance, it fosters a sense of unity and belonging, making us feel connected to our roots and each other.
Salud to Puerto Rican Heritage Month!
November is Puerto Rican Heritage Month!As we all enter this busy season of holiday preparations, let’s take time to reflect on the incredible ways Puerto Ricans have enriched U.S. history and culture since becoming a territory over a century ago. The rich legacy of the indigenous TaÍno, combined with European, African, and American influences, has shaped the Puerto Rican people into a vibrant, resilient community.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month was created to spread awareness and promote Spanish history and culture in effort to help keep it alive! It is a time to learn, create, and appreciate the rich histories of our ancestors and celebrate the diverse cultures throughout the Spanish community!
Wine is So Hard to Learn Yet Enticing
Learning about wine is not easy. It takes a lot of mental power and you find yourself wanting to visit Europe and help the wine growers.
Count on the Classic – Negroni
Negroni is one of the most popular cocktails in the world, and for good reason. It’s a simple but delicious drink that can be enjoyed by anyone. But how did it come to be? What is the history of the Negroni?
Sharing is Caring with Double Strawberry!
Let’s explore the timeless symbolism of the double strawberry and its relevance in modern storytelling.
When Life Gives You Lemons…Make Cocktails!
Citrus fruit is essential behind the bar. Limes and lemons are critical in making exciting libations, such as the margarita, daiquiri, whiskey sour and many others. Here are some tips to make the most out of your citrus fruit when drink-mixing.
A Taste of Cuba in the Sunshine State
Cuban Miami is a destination for foodies, yes, but more importantly, it’s a refuge, a community, and a beacon of hope for anyone who has feared leaving their homeland would mean leaving their culture.
Caribbean-Style Holiday is Here
How does the Caribbean celebrate the holidays? The holiday season is memorable for all of us, but we all celebrate it differently.
Poema: Abuelita’s Ensalada de Bacalao
Poems can be nostalgic, poems can be heart-felt, poems can be funny. Sometimes they’re about family.
The History of Beer
Get a quick overview of the history of beer then have a cold one 🍻 while listening to our podcast More Than Rice and Beans. 🎧
Rice and Beans – Puerto Rican Style
Rice and beans are a synonym for Latin food. Millions of people worldwide enjoy the apparently simple combination of hearty beans and fluffy rice, and it all started in Latin America and the warm Caribbean islands.
That Little Coconutty Cocktail Called Coquito
Coquito is much more than eggnog, this is the heart and soul of Puerto Rico, and you can make it your own holiday tradition!
Tostones, The Caribbean’s Edible Gold Coins
Tostones are the most vibrant quick snack, appetizer and side dish made with plantains. The golden-brown plantain coins are typical in the Caribbean and Latin America, and it’s easy to see why — they’re delicious.