
One of the most wonderful parts of language is that it’s alive and ever evolving. My friends, recipes can be like that, too! Inspiration for…
One of the most wonderful parts of language is that it’s alive and ever evolving. My friends, recipes can be like that, too! Inspiration for…
If you ask a Puerto Rican friend about coquito, you’ll probably hear something like, “Oh—my mom makes the best coquito!” (By the way, this is…
After sharing these Brazilian treats with many, and receiving a “Wow! I didn’t realize you could buy this in Westchester” I want to tell you,…
Happy Day-After-Thanksgiving to you, mis amigos! I just ran to the bank and the teller expressed my exact sentiment when he commented, “Ah, I’m feeling…
Family friendly cocktails? Yes! After all, we want everyone to join into the holiday festivities–even those who don’t imbibe! Of course there are many was…
This, my friends, is an interesting time of year…and we’ve all got a lot going on! Now, many of you have said to me that…
Photo by Ellie Miller A few years ago, I heard an interview on NPR with Nigella Lawson that changed my life. What she said is…
My dear friends, I’m not just thinking about sunny flavors because it’s a rainy Friday. I’m thinking about orange margaritas to commemorate a holiday in…
It’s a sparkly cool Friday. The sun is bright, the sky is azure, and the orange, red and yellow leaves are dancing. The colors, and…
Pumpkin + orange + ginger? Yes, my friends! These ingredients do come together to make a fun, fresh, colorful and seasonal cocktail! Let me start…
Mis queridos amigos, perhaps you’re already a big fan of totopos: those usually triangular-shaped corn-tortilla chips that offer the perfect crunchy balance to your salsas…
The feel of sun on my face, the sound of waves against the shore and palm leaves clapping in unison, the salt-filled air gently hugging….this…
Yes, I love fall…but when it’s crispy blue-sky sunny outside, albeit coolish, I go through a kind of split personality thing: part of me is…
Lately I’ve been craving the Caribbean. I miss the flavors, air, and peoples of so many places ranging from Jamaica and the Dominican Republic, to…
Brunch is one of those meals that inspire many of us to wax nostalgic. In fact, it’s one of those meals that even those who…
It’s Friday, and here in Westchester we can feel the delicious reaching-end-of-summer brush of fall upon us. Now don’t get me wrong, amigos; I’m…
Whether your dancing to it, listening to it, eating it—or making it, salsa is FUN! In fact, this morning, at dawn (while you you’re probably…
Last Saturday—as many of you know—I had the pleasure of competing in a Throwdown with the lovely and talented chef, and dear friend, Maria Reina!…
Not only does today mark the middle of August, it’s also National Rum Day! Well, whether or not you knew, why not think about celebrating? Here are…
Latin Twist blogger Arlen Gargagliano is going into our Small Bites Throwdown with her peach salsa recipe. “I’m always looking for a balance of flavors…
This salsa screams summer, says Latin Twist blogger Arlen Gargagliano. “It’s perfect for eating with chips, spooning atop your favorite grilled fish and shrimp, or…
Last Sunday I had the privilege of stopping by the Tuckahoe Farmers’ Market, took one look at the peaches, and had one thought: peach sangría!…
One drink that shouts summertime refreshment is the mojito! After all, many of you have told me about your gardens being prolific in the mint…
Photo by Ellie Miller, from Calypso Coolers, by Arlen Gargagliano My relationship with papaya is still evolving. I’ve always enjoyed the tropical-sometimes-musky-flavors that this orange-…
The lure of the Caribbean (and yes, Central America) is—at least for me—always present in one form or another. Hence my inspiration in this Friday’s…
I know what you’re thinking. How can you grill a salad? Okay mis amigos, maybe you’re not thinking that, but let’s face it: grilling and…
Limonada, lemonade, is synonymous with summer! The fun thing about drinks like lemonade is that, and my friends you’ve heard me say this before, the…
A few weeks ago, I wrote about adding a Brazilian twist to a traditionally-Cuban drink: the mojito. (You can read that one, here!) Now I’m…
Maybe it’s this gorgeous weather we’re having, or maybe it’s just that I’ve become re-enamored with marinades + grilling. Well, whatever the reason is,…
Tapas are not typical Father’s Day fare; most dads seem to yearn for something a bit more hearty. Well, mis queridos amigos, pernil, Puerto Rican-style…