A Spoonful of Sofrito: Homemade Oreos!

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

Homemade Oreos!

 

Sofrito Lovers,

Homemade Oreos!  Oreos made at home!  As many as you want-ANY TIME!  What could be better?  The very idea sends me into a Diabetic coma; a happy Diabetic coma!

All jokes aside, this Tasty video tutorial on making homemade Oreos is a revelation!  Imagine being able to make this indescribably delicious snack at your own leisure; it's pretty incredible! I'm all over it!

This weekend, the pastry chef in me is getting out his mixer, spatula, and pastry bags with one goal in mind: One Dozen Homemade Oreos!  Watch the video below and get your bake on this weekend!  Watch, bake, and taste for yourself!  ¡Buen Provecho!

A Spoonful of Sofrito: The 38 Essential NY Restaurants, Spring 2017

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

The 38 Essential NY Restaurants, Spring 2017

 

Sofrito Lovers,

Just in time for the weekend, the geniuses at Eater.com have updated their 38 Essential NY restaurant list for the Spring, so start planning that foodie weekend NOW!

With old faves like Mission Chinese and new places like Momofuku Noodle Bar, this list will point you in the right direction when it comes to good food in NYC!  Again, I lament the lack of Uptown representation-where are the Harlem and Washington Heights eats?

This is inspiring me to make my own list and get it out there, ASAP!  Look out for the Sofrito Essential List to Uptown Restaurants coming your way soon!

Until then, check out the post below and go taste for yourself!  ¡Buen Provecho!

The 38 Essential New York Restaurants, 

Spring 2017 Your answer and ours to any question that begins, "Can you recommend a restaurant?" 

 

by Stefanie Tuder and Eater Staff Apr 4, 2017, 1:54pm EDT 

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.

 

Check out the list here!

 

A Spoonful of Sofrito: DIY UNICORN Frappuccino!

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

DIY UNICORN Frappuccino!

Sofrito Lovers,

I avoid corny food fads like the fucking plague!  Normally, I wouldn't give a hot damn about this Starbucks Unicorn Frappuccino bullshit, but after tasting one of these tie-dye hipster concoctions I've got to admit they're pretty delicious!

As many of you now, I hate coffee with a passion, but this rainbow unicorn thing (Why unicorn, anyway?) is a lot more milkshake than coffee!  Honestly, it's a sour/sweet sugar bomb, but I do recommend people go out and try it or make your own!

This weekend, I came across this post from Emmymadeinjapan, one of my favorite YouTube channels, that teaches you how to make your own unicorn frapp at home.  Honestly, I'm super tempted to make one next weekend as a dessert drink for David!  I'll let you know how he likes it!

Check out the post below and go taste for yourself! ¡Buen provecho! 

A Spoonful of Sofrito: Manhattan Outdoor Food Markets Return With New Vendors!

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

Manhattan Outdoor Food Markets Return With New Vendors!

Sofrito Lovers,

The weather's nice, the people are hungry, and the time is right! Let the outdoor food markets begin!

One of the major benefits of nice weather is being able to dine al fresco and enjoy the gorgeous sites of our city while enjoying some delicious fare. Check out the post below from Eater.com and plan out your first Spring market visit! 

I know I am!  I guarantee you'll catch me in some park one of these weekends, reading my X-Men comic books while I eat some delicious fish tacos!

Check out the post, then go taste for yourself!  ¡Buen Provecho!

Manhattan Outdoor Food Markets Return With New Vendors: See the vendor line-up here!

by Serena Dai Apr 14, 2017, 12:39 pm EDT

Warm weather ushers in new lunchtime options with the reemergence of the popular Urbanspace Pop-Up Markets in Manhattan returning to various parks around the city next month.

Mad. Sq. Eats will debut first, located at Worth Square on Fifth Avenue between 25th and 26th Street near Madison Square Park. The pop-up will run from Saturday, May 13 to Friday, June 9 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Most of the vendors are standbys like pizza from Roberta’s, Beijing street food from Mr. Bing, and empanadas from La Sonrisa.

Check out the rest of the article here!

A Spoonful of Sofrito: Abuela Mami Unboxing!

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

Abuela Mami Unboxing!

 

 

Sofrito Lovers,

I'm in a foodie love triangle!  ¡Que novela! I'm in love with a Cubana named Jenny AND her Abuela Mami subscription series! Okay, I'm being super dramatico, I know, but you must watch her video below!

Jenny, a Cuban American YouTube sensation, hosts a monthly Abuela Mami unboxing on her YouTube channel with the flair, hilarity, and cultural pride that only a Miami-born Cubana can have!  

For those not in the know, Abuela Mami is a monthly subscription box that features an assortment of delicious Cuban/Caribbean Latino goodies!

After watching a few of these videos, I am totally sold on Abuela Mami and a huge Jenny fan-check out her YouTube Channel!  I've subscribed to her channel and I'm planning on getting my subscription next pay check!  

I dare you to watch these unboxings and not fall in love with Jenny and Abuela Mami! Watch, laugh your ass off, and then go taste for yourself!  ¡Buen Provecho!

A Spoonful of Sofrito: Easy Ham and Cheese Scones Recipe!

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

Easy Ham and Cheese Scones Recipe!

 

Sofrito Lovers,

If you're looking for something to make Easter breakfast a little extra special, then check out the post below for these ham and cheese scones.

Usually, I'm not a fan of scones because of their texture and their dryness, but when I was served these babies, I fell in love.  Light, fluffy, and packed with ham and cheesy goodness, they're so delicious!  I highly recommend you try them out, especially for a special event like Easter Sunday breakfast!

Check out the recipe below, make, them, and taste for yourself!  ¡Buen Provecho!

Easy Ham and Cheese Scones Recipe

by Stella Parks

 
If your fridge is stuffed with leftover ham after the holidays, these super-simple scones are all you need to polish it off. Studded with pockets of tender ham and gooey cheese, with savory bites of scallion throughout, they're a perfect addition to any brunch menu. But don't forget: Only a handful of cheese goes in the dough itself! The rest is reserved to sprinkle on top, giving these scones a cheesy, golden crust. 

Click here for the rest of the recipe!

A Spoonful of Sofrito: Sesame St. Lollipop Cookies!

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

Sesame St. Lollipop Cookies!

Sofrito Lovers,

I apologize for the lack of posts last week, but a combination of a cold, unforeseen work stress and fatigue kept me from blogging my heart out, but I am back!

The minute I saw the post below I knew I had to share it with my sofrito lovers! These Sesame St. Lollipop cookies are nothing less than amazing!  How can sugar cookie dough and jolly ranchers not be a hit?  

Watch the video below from Emmyadeinjapan, one of my favorite YouTube channels, and learn how to make these incredible treats.  I'm planning on preparing a few for my after-school program; I know they'll love them!

Watch, enjoy, and as always, go taste for yourself!  ¡Buen Provecho!