Advertisements Oats, formally named Avena sativa, is a cereal grain from the Poaceae grass family of plants. The grain refers specifically to the edible seeds of oat grass, which is what ends up in our breakfast bowls, or in this case, a drink. Whether loved or hated for their mushy yet hearty texture when cooked, oats are mostContinue reading “Oat Breakfast Drinks”
Monthly Archives: July 2022
Flan
Advertisements I have heard several times, including on television, that flan is believed to be a Mexican dessert. But if we go to the origins of this delicious delicacy, we realize that it was actually born on the other side of the world. The oldest known records of what gave rise to the flan weContinue reading “Flan”
Arroz con gandules
Advertisements Arroz con gandules is a combination of rice, pigeon peas, and pork cooked in the same pot with a Puerto Rican-style sofrito. It is the flagship dish of Puerto Rican cuisine, especially on holidays, being also very popular in the Caribbean and northern South America. Traditionally is topped with a banana leaf while cooking,Continue reading “Arroz con gandules”