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.