This is one of the most traditional foods in Puerto Rico. This thin and crispy cod fritters can be found all over the island, mainly in the north coast and are loved by many. These are usually made big as a plate but in this case I’m making them small to serve as an appetizer.Continue reading “Bacalaitos”
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Pumpkin seeds/Pepitas
Fall is in full swing which means people are decorating and cooking all things pumpkin! This roasted pumpkin seeds recipe is the perfect way to use all of the seeds from your pumpkin carving, or from making pumpkin purée or cooking dishes with pumpkin but we especially love the seeds! Crisp, baked seeds are perfectContinue reading “Pumpkin seeds/Pepitas”
Picarones
Have you heard about picarones? Picarones are ring-shaped fried sweets made with wheat flour dough mixed with pumpkin, and sometimes sweet potato, dipped in flavored chancaca honey. It is a traditional dish of Peruvian and Chilean cuisine but you can find them in other places like Colombia and México. The story goes that Picarón hadContinue reading “Picarones”
Aluminum Foil. Is it safe?
Let’s talk about one of the most controversial topics in the food industry. Aluminum foil. Here we share our input and information taken from top ranked reliable medical sources, other professional opinions in the medical and food industry fields. Further research is always encouraged as this is not intended to be medical advice. That said,Continue reading “Aluminum Foil. Is it safe?”
Guineos en escabeche
Have you ever tried green bananas? Yes, unripe bananas can be cooked and eaten! In English it would be maybe marinated bananas, bananas in brine, pickled bananas… you get the point! This is a traditional Puerto Rican dish that you will find at any cookout, gathering, holiday, birthday or any kind of celebration, makes aContinue reading “Guineos en escabeche”
Bananas were a far cry from what we know today
About 7,000 years ago, bananas were not the soft, fleshy, seedless fruits we know today. The pulp was full of black seeds and was almost inedible. Instead, people ate the banana flowers or their underground tubers. They also extracted fibers from the trunk-shaped stem to make rope and clothing. Banana trees back then were “aContinue reading “Bananas were a far cry from what we know today”
Homemade Croutons
Got some bread sitting around and it’s about to get stale? Don’t throwing it out! Bread pudding is not the only option to transform days old bread. This croutons are good for topping just about anything or even as a snack by themselves! This is my go to recipe for garlic and herb croutons. HomemadeContinue reading “Homemade Croutons”
Maraschino Cherries
Have you ever wondered how to make your own maraschino cherries? While making your own homemade maraschino cherries might sound like a time consuming project, the process is surprisingly simple: Soak frozen pitted cherries in a concentrated simple syrup that’s highlighted by lemon juice, vanilla extract, and a bit of almond extract until sweet andContinue reading “Maraschino Cherries”
Banana Nut Breakfast Muffins
If you love cupcakes or muffins I got news for you: You can have them for breakfast! I made some banana nut muffins but added granola instead of a crumble topping which is mostly butter and flour. Most granola is rich in protein and fiber, which both contribute to fullness. Protein even influences levels ofContinue reading “Banana Nut Breakfast Muffins”
Foodieland 2023
This year we went to Foodieland in San Francisco and we had a blast! We made sure to be really hungry and got the munchies going walking by the beach. Entry was easy going, we got in at 1:00 pm because we bought the first round tickets to make sure we got plenty if timeContinue reading “Foodieland 2023”