My family came to our shores at the end of the 1950’s from South America where quinoa (KEEN-wah) was king. So my introduction to this relatively new comer to our pantry’s came to me as a child. In…
If you're a fan of barbecue, chances are you are no stranger to the brisket. While we typically think of the brisket prepared solely in the smoker, we find the mean best prepared throu…
Many of us resolved to eat better this year. We're now in the third week of the year. and if you haven't cheated yet (congratulations) you've at least thought about it. January 18th is National…
For those of you who don’t know me, it’s true, I do love
a well-crafted cocktail to soften the edges of a hard day. I’ve often wondered what the drinking culture
enjoyed before th…
By the end of the year, did you find yourself preparing the same few meals all the time? If you're looking to switch things up a bit in the new year, check out some of our favorite sous vide ba…
Kale is known botanically by the name Brassica oleracea
variety acephala which literally translates to "cabbage of the vegetable
garden without a head.” I must say, every time I re…
The last bash of the year is almost here! If you've already used all of your go to appetizers for this seasons parties, check out our favorites below for some inspiration. …
Chuleta Kan Kan or Pork Chop Kan Kan is a relatively
recent dish in world of cuisine. Ground
zero for this porcine prize looks to be the La Guardarraya restaurant in
Guayanilla,…
One of my favorite parts of hosting friends and family this time of year is decorating the house, and making it feel like we've been transported to the set of a cheesy holiday movie. Providing…
Whether you love winter, or hate it, the temperatures have dropped, and winter is here. Now it's time to seek out your favorite ways to warm up. For me, I like to light a fire, and settle in wi…
The Dutch call it “Snert.” In Poland it’s common military
fare where it’s prepared so thick that it will hold a spoon straight up. In
Sweden and Finland, it’s traditional to eat wi…