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The Benefits of Garlic & Why I Love It So
It gives you really bad breath. Yup. And many stay away from using it in abundance because it just streams out of your pores like nothing else (well, curry may come close). There is nothing like the smell of someone working out, sweating, and the porous aroma...
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Orange Rum & Clove Glazed Roasted Pears
Mi mamá is always full of surprises. Yesterday, being my birthday, was no different.
I decided last minute to fly to DC to party and bring in fall. After all, a Cuban household is not a legitimate one without throwing down for any occasion. I knew she'd mak...
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SOFRITO & The Holy Trinity Of Cuban Cuisine
I recently engaged someone, another foodie, on the Holy Trinity of Cuban food. I said onion, garlic and cumin. They said onion, garlic and green pepper. I even underscored my argument by saying that J. Lo's executive chef, Don Rolando, agrees with my version...
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Simple Red (Kidney) Bean Salad
I love bold flavors. I love bold looks. And I love bold attitudes. In my world, that's just how I get things done. I'm nice, but just have to assert myself sometimes, you know!As a way of thanking my small circle of daily supporters and doers for keeping...
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Thanksgiving in a Cuban Home…
is something you'd pay to watch and be a part of. But being Cuban means the front door is always open and unlocked! No one knocks. You can smell either coffee or some frijol or carne my mom's cooking, from the minute you pull up to the drive way. And for sur...
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Sweet Plantain Cheese Balls
I'm not talking much today. Will be a feat for me. I swear it will. I can think of 20 reasons as to why I could sit here for the next hour and *talk* to you guys; LIKE:Amy Poehler's rap on SNL ** I almost died of laughter **How I'm going to hustl...
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It’s On and Poppin’! Major Weekend in DC: Lemon & Vanilla Flan Made it to Food Network Casting & Cooking For Paquito D’Rivera!
Can't you tell I'm UBER EXCITED. GIRL FOOLISH EXCITED! I wish all my weekends were as sweet as this past. It seems as though I'd have to move back to DC to enjoy these moments. So many last minute beautiful things occurred in the last few days. Not that grea...
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