Something Delicious

cinnamongrrl · 11-12-2012, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Sun

Puerto Rican food! YUM. Wow that all sounds delicious. Thank you for the links!

Now there is a great idea. Make Sofrito and freeze some. I am going to do that this week.

I love love LOVE Puerto Rican food. I was brought up in a latino household. The food is comforting and familiar. I especially LOVE yucca....the rice....I even ate the pork last time I got some for Teddy (when he was in the hospital) There are these amazing potato balls with seasoned meat in the middle. We always just called them papas....good good stuff

Sun · 11-12-2012, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by cinnamongrrl563

I love love LOVE Puerto Rican food. I was brought up in a latino household. The food is comforting and familiar. I especially LOVE yucca....the rice....I even ate the pork last time I got some for Teddy (when he was in the hospital) There are these amazing potato balls with seasoned meat in the middle. We always just called them papas....good good stuff

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.

cinnamongrrl · 11-12-2012, 07:55 AM

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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

Teddybear · 11-12-2012, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by cinnamongrrl563

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

R u packing mone also?? Or r u telling me something????

Sun · 11-12-2012, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Teddybear

R u packing mone also?? Or r u telling me something????

Brother I think that was a hint.

SelfMadeMan · 11-12-2012, 08:42 AM

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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.

OMG - I *just* recently discovered Sofrito, and it is AMAZING!!!! I love it! I add it to all kinds of beans, pintos, black beans, red beans...

Sachita · 11-12-2012, 10:36 AM

I spent a good part of my 20's in the islands- Caribbean, West Indies and south america. Also my hometown is Miami which host some of the finest ethnic cuisines anywhere I've been.

Everyone has their own little twist on Sofrito. I adore tropical fruits and flavors. Here in VA I grow tomatillos and all kinds of peppers. Cilantro is a staple in my home and I grow it year around with parsley. Fresh chimichurri
or sauces made with mints. Damn I'm getting hungry.

I'm a huge flavor whore. I can't eat anything bland. I love combining indian with thai or cuban and italian. Coming up with interesting combinations.

Sun · 11-12-2012, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Sachita

I spent a good part of my 20's in the islands- Caribbean, West Indies and south america. Also my hometown is Miami which host some of the finest ethnic cuisines anywhere I've been.

Everyone has their own little twist on Sofrito. I adore tropical fruits and flavors. Here in VA I grow tomatillos and all kinds of peppers. Cilantro is a staple in my home and I grow it year around with parsley. Fresh chimichurri
or sauces made with mints. Damn I'm getting hungry.

I'm a huge flavor whore. I can't eat anything bland. I love combining indian with thai or cuban and italian. Coming up with interesting combinations.

Welcome to the thread Sachita!

Miami is one of my favorite places on earth. That city has everything going for it. That is also where I first tasted Cuban food and I really did not want to leave. Also a big fan of Cafe' con Leche. It just never tastes the same outside of Miami.

You grow tomatillios and all kinds of peppers? Wow that is wonderful. Wish I could say the same but my last few summers have been so insanely busy that I never carved out time to grow much of anything. Good for you there is nothing like cooking with food that we grow ourselves. What is yoour favorite pepper?

Count me into the "Flavor whore" (Love it) club! I will wear that badge.

Please post any fusion recipes that you would like to share with us. That would be fabulous.

ruffryder · 11-12-2012, 04:05 PM

I like a good cuban sandwich ! I'm in FL and it's the first time I've tried it. I know there is a good Cuban restaurant out there somewhere nearby that makes them but sadly the best one I've had was at my work cafeteria. However, it was made by latin chefs! mmmmm! I know it's not traditional but I also like the one at Panera Bread for a quick fix with a cup of broccoli cheddar soup. There it is made like a panini.

ahk · 11-12-2012, 04:09 PM

We have a sandwich shop named Relish that does their version of a cuban-- its pretty good.

cubano especial--chipotle roasted pork, honey ham, swiss cheese, dill pickle, chipotle mayo on a baguette.

okay, I'm officially hungry.

Sun · 11-12-2012, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ruffryder

I like a good cuban sandwich ! I'm in FL and it's the first time I've tried it. I know there is a good Cuban restaurant out there somewhere nearby that makes them but sadly the best one I've had was at my work cafeteria. However, it was made by latin chefs! mmmmm! I know it's not traditional but I also like the one at Panera Bread for a quick fix with a cup of broccoli cheddar soup. There it is made like a panini.

Hey ruff, if I were you I would be talking to your Chefs at work to see what else they might make for you. Its always a good thing to give feedback to whoever is cooking especially if you love the dish. Sounds like you have a winner there.

Sun · 11-12-2012, 03:53 PM

Hi Mike! Welcome to the thread!

I am currently making a pot of rice and beans and trying to decide what to do with some chicken sausage that is loaded with cilantro, red peppers and cayenne.
This thread is making me hungry.

Chancie inspired me to make some Sofrito and as soon as I have some time I am going to fire up a batch and roast some chili's.

Its kind of fun to be cooking and have my laptop on the kitchen counter so that I can post and keep working. lol

11-12-2012, 03:53 PM	#12
Sun Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Trans Preferred Pronoun?: He, him, his Relationship Status: Single Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 1,775 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 4,557 Thanked 5,551 Times in 1,456 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	Hi Mike! Welcome to the thread! I am currently making a pot of rice and beans and trying to decide what to do with some chicken sausage that is loaded with cilantro, red peppers and cayenne. This thread is making me hungry. Chancie inspired me to make some Sofrito and as soon as I have some time I am going to fire up a batch and roast some chili's. Its kind of fun to be cooking and have my laptop on the kitchen counter so that I can post and keep working. lol __________________ “Lovers don't finally meet somewhere. They're in each other all along.” ― Rumi

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Sachita Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Alpha Femme Preferred Pronoun?: Goddess Relationship Status: Completely in love Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Southern Virginia Posts: 3,225 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,564 Thanked 8,992 Times in 2,247 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	I spent a good part of my 20's in the islands- Caribbean, West Indies and south america. Also my hometown is Miami which host some of the finest ethnic cuisines anywhere I've been. Everyone has their own little twist on Sofrito. I adore tropical fruits and flavors. Here in VA I grow tomatillos and all kinds of peppers. Cilantro is a staple in my home and I grow it year around with parsley. Fresh chimichurri or sauces made with mints. Damn I'm getting hungry. I'm a huge flavor whore. I can't eat anything bland. I love combining indian with thai or cuban and italian. Coming up with interesting combinations.

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ruffryder Senior Member How Do You Identify?: FTM Preferred Pronoun?: guy ones Relationship Status: ... Join Date: May 2011 Location: chillin' in FL Posts: 3,690 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 21,951 Thanked 9,679 Times in 2,875 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	I like a good cuban sandwich ! I'm in FL and it's the first time I've tried it. I know there is a good Cuban restaurant out there somewhere nearby that makes them but sadly the best one I've had was at my work cafeteria. However, it was made by latin chefs! mmmmm! I know it's not traditional but I also like the one at Panera Bread for a quick fix with a cup of broccoli cheddar soup. There it is made like a panini.

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ahk Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: . Preferred Pronoun?: Male Relationship Status: Married Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NM Posts: 5,317 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,688 Thanked 8,538 Times in 2,630 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	We have a sandwich shop named Relish that does their version of a cuban-- its pretty good. cubano especial--chipotle roasted pork, honey ham, swiss cheese, dill pickle, chipotle mayo on a baguette. okay, I'm officially hungry.