Something Delicious

[cinnamongrrl]

Originally Posted by Sun

My Moms family is from Puerto Rico but sadly they are not cooks so I had to go to the Islands to discover the real deal for myself and wow. Forever changed. One place in Vieques makes a Yucca gratin that blew me away and made me a fan. Though in general I default to very simple foods, fresh fruit right from the tree, like mango's, and fresh fish, rice and beans simmered in sofrito, platanos hot from the pan sprinkled with a little salt.

These are the things that I enjoy the most. Followed up by a swim in the warm ocean waters and some time on the beach watching the sun set. Island life and food..nothing like it.

Note to self: pack your bags...and GO