A Spoonful of Sofrito: Ramen chef review instant Ramen!

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

Ramen chef review instant Ramen!

Sofrito Lovers,

I have a love/hate relationship with instant Ramen.  Sometimes, I can't stand those disgusting plastic covered salt bombs, but occasionally I break down and buy a few just to have around the house.  

Unfortunately, I can't always visit one my favorite Ramen restaurants when I get the craving, therefore I must rely on those heart attack causing sodium grenades to satisfy my noodle slurping needs. 

Not all instant Ramens are bad, some are even delicious-if you dress it up with some veggies, protein, and sesame oil.  A few days ago, I saw this cool video on BuzzfeedVideo, which featured a Ramen chef tasting and rating different instant Ramens.  Impressed and slightly curious, I knew I had to share with you.  He actually inspired me to try some new Ramen flavors...God help my sodium levels!

Watch it and then go taste or slurp for yourself!  ¡Buen Provecho!

PS: If you get to urge to enjoy some delicious ramen, then go to Tampopo Ramen in Washington Height!  I'm writing a review about it and I'm sure you'll love it!

A Spoonful of Sofrito: Matriarch Behind Puerto Rican Mainstay Casa Adela Dies at 81

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

Matriarch Behind Puerto Rican Mainstay Casa Adela Dies at 81!

  

Sofrito Lovers,

A Puerto Rican food Goddess has returned to heaven.  Doña Adela Fargas, owner of the INCREDIBLE Casa Adela in the Lower East side, made her transition to the great Fonda in the sky over the weekend.  Doña Adela leaves behind a forty year legacy of amazing food and thousands of adoring fans from all over the world.  She will be missed!

I loved Doña Adela, she was sweet, funny, witty, and brilliant.  She loved to talk about food, politics, and dished out some seriously sage advice.  Our city has lost a giant!  We Boricua foodies stand on her great shoulders.

Please read the article below from Eater.com and scroll down to see the information for her viewing.  And, make sure to get a meal at Casa Adela!

 

Matriarch Behind Puerto Rican Mainstay Casa Adela Dies at 81
 

Adela Fargas was known for her Puerto Rican fare and friendly demeanor!

by Serena Dai Jan 16, 2018, 9:18am EST

Adela Fargas Photo via Casa Adela

The always-present matriarch behind Alphabet City mainstay Casa Adela has died, according to the Puerto Rican restaurant. Adela Fargas — long a fixture in the East Village and LES — was 81.

A memorial with a slew of candles and flowers has already popped up outside the restaurant, which has been open for more than 40 years at 66 Avenue C, according to EV Grieve. Hundreds of comments also poured out over social media, noting memories of both her presence in the Puerto Rican community and the way she perfected the spices of a rotisserie chicken.

Casa Adela, open since 1976, became a pillar in the neighborhood under Fargas. It’s known for that rotisserie chicken, as well as Puerto Rican classics like mofongo and pernil asado. Celebrities like actress Rosario Dawson have visited the restaurant, but many locals and Puerto Rican immigrants visited for Fargas herself, whose friendly demeanor and welcoming presence made them feel like they were eating grandma’s home cooking at the restaurant.

The restaurant, run by her family, remains open. A viewing for Fargas will be held on Friday, January 19th. 

From Eater.com

A Spoonful of Sofrito: Healthy versions of unhealthy snacks!

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

Healthy versions of unhealthy snacks!

Sofrito Lovers,

It's January 16th and by now many of our healthy eating and exercise resolutions have probably gone by the wayside!  But, not all is lost, there's more than enough time to start over. 

Unhealthy foods can have a powerful hold on us and old habits die hard, but it can be done.  Sometimes switching out our unhealthy snacks with healthier versions can be the motivating factor we need to get back into the exercise grind.

Check out these amazing Healthy versions of unhealthy snacks from Tasty.  Now you can reward yourself with some Greek yogurt/peanut butter ice cream after you've run a few miles on the treadmill.  You can enjoy some baked Buffalo wings before you do the Elliptical.  It's all bout being flexible, creative, and open minded.

Get back to the gym, track, or wherever you do your workout and get sweating, then go taste for yourself.  ¡Buen provecho!