A Spoonful of Sofrito: 38 Essential New York Restaurants, Winter 2017!

A Spoonful of Sofrito: A pinch of advice that will add a lot of flavor to your life.

38 Essential New York Restaurants, Winter 2017!

Sofrito Lovers,

The geniuses at Eater.com have compiled a list of amazing eateries for us to enjoy.  Once again, uptown restaurants have been neglected!  I need to get on the ball and start emailing them some suggestions for their lists.

Either way, this list is pretty interesting and I'm planning to explore a few of these places as soon as possible!  I hope you do too!  Go taste for yourself! ¡Buen Provecho!

The 38 Essential New York Restaurants, Winter 2017

by Nick Solares and Eater Staff  Jan 10, 2017, 5:15pm EST

It's time to update the Eater 38, your answer and ours to any question that begins, "Can you recommend a restaurant?" This highly-elite group covers the entire city, spans myriad cuisines, and collectively satisfies all restaurant needs, save for those occasions when you absolutely must spend half a paycheck. Every quarter, we add pertinent restaurants that were omitted, are newly-eligible, or have stepped up their game. Restaurants must be open at least six months to be included.

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A Spoonful of Sofrito: Avocado Oil with Lime Ranch Tasting Video!

A Spoonful of Sofrito: A pinch of advice that will add a lot of flavor to your life.

Avocado Oil chips with Lime Ranch Tasting Video!

 

Sofrito Lovers,

Check out my latest tasting video!  Will I like the Good Health Kettle Chips made with Avocado Oil and Lime Ranch?  See for yourself, then go taste for yourself!  ¡Buen Provecho!

A Spoonful of Sofrito: 10 Handy Food Storage Tips!

A Spoonful of Sofrito: A pinch of advice that will add a lot of flavor to your life.

10 Handy Food Storage Tips!

 

Sofrito Lovers,

Do you and your partner argue over throwing away expired food?  Because David and I do...a lot. I'm obsessed with throwing away expired the food the second it goes bad!  Maybe it's my OCD, but when I know that the bread is going bad tomorrow, I'm throwing it out the second I wake up.  

David on the other hand has no problem eating bread that's a few weeks expired.  He says its fine and that throwing it out is wasting money.  I say he's eating mold and slowly poisoning himself.  

After watching the video below, from Clean my Space, I think I've learned a few tips to keep certain foods fresh longer.  I think this should quell our quarrels and keep our home happy and peaceful, until he leaves my cutlery submerged in water all night...groan!

Check out the video below!  Go out and taste something for yourself! ¡Buen Provecho!

 

 

A Spoonful of Sofrito: Puerto Rican Style Beef and Veggie Soup

A Spoonful of Sofrito: A pinch of advice that will add a lot of flavor to your life.

Puerto Rican Style Beef and 

Veggie Soup!

Sofrito Lovers,

Last night, I decided to create my own recipe and it turned out amazing!  I wanted to make a nice hearty soup with tons of veggies (my bears needs to eat more veggies) and a nice cut of meat.  I used a nice packet of stew beef and crafted a delicious Puerto Rican Style Beef, Veggie, and noodle soup recipe. 

It was fun and easy!  I combined some cooking techniques, ingredients, and decided to explore!  David loved the soup, he said it was delicious!  I loved it as well!

I'm proud to share this recipe with you!  Read it, cook, and taste for yourself ¡Buen Provecho!

Puerto Rican Style Beef and Veggie Soup!

Ingredients:

Box of Fideos (optional)

1 small packet of stew beef

1 large potato

1 large platano

1 large carrot

1 small onion

1 packet of mushrooms

Small can of corn

3 or 4 stalks of scallions

1 medium zucchini

2 tomatoes

Cilantro

Frozen Broccoli 

Any other raw or frozen veggies

8 cups of water

Seasonings:

1½ cubito de res

1 Tsp. garlic powder, oregano, onion powder

½ Tsp pepper

½ Tsp cumin

Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Bring water to a boil and then add beef and Calabaza.  

Bring back to a boil. Cover pot lower heat to Medium-Low a

nd cook for about 1 hour.

Add cubitos de res, onion powder, oregano, garlic powder,

and ¼ Tsp. of cumin and black pepper and mix. 

Add potatoes, platano, and carrots bring back to a boil.  

Add more water to cover veggies!

Add onion, zucchini, mushrooms, broccoli, corn, and

any other veggies and bring to a boil.

Turn down heat to low, cover, and simmer on low

for about 30 minutes.

Add fideos (optional), cover, and cook for another 10

Minutes until noodles are tender.

A Spoonful of Sofrito: 7 Healthy Foods You Should Start Eating In 2017!

A Spoonful of Sofrito: A pinch of advice that will add a lot of flavor to your life.

7 Healthy Foods You Should Start Eating In 2017!

Sofrito Lovers,

2017 is only 20 days in and already there are Super Foods we should be eating! According to the Huffington Post article below, we've got to start eating more Kelp and Canned Salmon to ensure health, longevity, and endurance.

I'm all for the above mentioned three, but Kelp?  Really?  I'm going to have to work on that one; I'll let you know how it goes.  Don't expect too much!

Check out the article below and start your new year off right!  Maybe, I'll get myself a kelp burger this weekend...maybe!  Read and then go taste for yourself ¡Buen Provecho!

7 Healthy Foods You Should Start Eating In 2017

Make 2017 the year you try new things.

Julie R. ThomsonSenior Editor, Taste, The Huffington Post

The world of health foods is vast, and if you haven’t ventured past chia seeds you are seriously missing out on some powerhouse ingredients. In honor of the new year and fresh starts, we’ve made a list of foods you really should start eating in 2017. Not only will these ingredients keep your meals interesting, they’ll also help you stay healthy in the year ahead. 

Here are seven foods you should incorporate into your diet in 2017:

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A Spoonful of Sofrito: Kids Try 100 Years of Health Foods!

A Spoonful of Sofrito: A pinch of advice that will add a lot of flavor to your life.

Kids Try 100 Years of Health Foods!

Sofrito Lovers,

Tomorrow the Facist-elect will be taking office and now more than ever we need to laugh.  Why laugh?  Laughter will help us deal with the upcoming trauma we will have to endure the next four years. Laughter is cleansing, empowering, and allows us to release nervousness and anxiety.  I think we can all agree that's pretty critical right now.

Posted below is a tasting video from Bon Appetit that should make you laugh, take a minute and watch.  It'll distract and entertain you to no end.  Children's reactions to food are always hilarious.  Watch, enjoy, and go taste something delicious for yourself!  ¡Buen Provecho!

A Spoonful of Sofrito: One pot Spaghetti with sausage!

A Spoonful of Sofrito: A pinch of advice that will add a lot of flavor to your life.

One pot Spaghetti with sausage!

Sofrito Lovers,

Thank the Gods for Food Network Magazine!  Sunday morning I was racking my brains, trying to come up with a nice Sunday dinner to cook for my BearBear David.  I wanted to cook something delicious, quick, and easy to make. One quick glance through the latest edition of Food Network Magazine and I found exactly what I needed: One Pot Spaghetti with Sausage!

Quick, simple, and flavorful, this recipe was a hit with David-the finickiest eater on Earth!  Anything that involves cooking in one pot is tops with me!  I loved the recipe and I'm planning to add some of my own flair to it next time I make it.

Check out the recipe below from Food Network Magazine Online! You will love it.  Read, cook, and then taste for yourself!  ¡Buen Provecho!

One pot Spaghetti with sausage!

Click here for the yummy recipe