Memorial Day Weekend is quickly approaching and I have finally completed my BBQ menu for a small group of friends and family. My friends, also foodies at heart, appreciate local, fresh ingredients and are willing to try pretty much anything I whip up. Now…
Coconut Oil: Culinary, Health & Beauty Superpower
During my last trip to Puerto Rico, I became familiar with the use of coconut as a key ingredient in Latin cooking. Not only were the locals drinking…
10 Health Benefits of Garlic: Culinary and Nutritional Powerhouse
There really is nothing like garlic. Whether you sauté it with some onions or mince it, it is one of Mother Nature’s most versatile ingredients. Latin…
Rethink Hot Sauce with Sriracha: The Hot (and Healthy) Choice
My brother introduced me to Sriracha Sauce. He’s a personal trainer and in an effort to cut salt from his diet and try a new hot sauce, he became obsessed with this thick, flawlessly textured chili paste. Now, this hot sauce isn’t what you’re used to…
Homemade Sazón: Organic, Flavorful, Ridiculously Healthy
Where would Latin cooking be without sazón? It seasons our food and adds that bite to most classic latin dishes including classics such as Arroz con Pollo and Sofrito. While many of us are accustomed to GOYA, or store bought, pre-packaged versions…