Puerto Rican Chicken Soup Cures ALL!!

 Puerto Rican Chicken Soup/Sopa de Pollo Cures ALL!!

Sofrito Lovers,

I have been sick for almost two weeks with La Corona (COVID-19), and this time around it truly kicked my ass. I've had stomach issues, fatigue, and fever in different disgusting and uncomfortable combinations. It's been gross, and all I've wanted is some delicious Puerto Rican Chicken soup.

First, we need to be clear that Puerto Rican Chicken Soup (or Sopa de Pollo) is a real-life panacea (cure-all).  The combination of sofrito, adobo, chicken bullion, potatoes, carrots, cilantro, and delicious chicken thighs will cleanse your body of all ailments. I am not a doctor and cannot prove any of these claims, but somehow I know they're correct. Am I biased? Hell, yeah!

The recipe below is from Sweets and Beyond (one of my favorite YouTube channels) and is the closest I have seen to Mami's recipe.  Give it a try! It's helped me a lot.

Go taste for yourself!  ¡Buen Provecho!

Happy Birthday to Me! Happy New Year to You!

Happy Birthday to Me! Happy New Year to You!

Sofrito Lovers,

Enjoy my first mukbang of the year! Watch me enjoy my favorite American Chinese foo dish, Singapore Mei Fun, and hear me talk about my holidays and AMAZING BIRTHDAY!

Go taste for yourself! ¡Buen Provecho!

Argentinian Beef Stew/Carbonada!

 Argentinian Beef Stew/Carbonada!

Sofrito Lovers,

The freezing cold New York City weather stimulates cravings for anything hearty, delicious, and satisfying.  You can't get more satisfying than an Argentinian Carbonada.  What's a carbonada? Keep reading, because it's going to be life-changing.

A carbonada is a type of beef stew that mixes interesting ingredients (dried fruits or cheeses) with typical beef stew ingredients (carrots, potatoes, and onions) to create a uniquely delicious dish.  Listen, I know that ingredients like cheese, dried fruit, and tablespoons of sugar in a beef stew might turn you off, but you must fight those purist sensibilities and give this stew a try.  

When I (a skeptic and beef stew expert) first heard of the carbonada, I thought it would taste gross, but one spoonful changed this Doubting Thomas into a total fanboy.  I beg you to give it a try-it's a new year, c'mon.

Argentina is world-renowned for its beef and red meat culture, so they know their beef stews-give it a try!  Now watch the YouTube video below (Kevin All Over) and make this incredible dish.  This recipe in particular features cheese as a main ingredient and is served in a hollowed-out pumpkin. What could be more fun?

Go taste for yourself!  ¡Buen Provecho!

Chinatown and Little Italy Food Festival!

 Chinatown and Little Italy Food Festival!

Sofrito Lovers,

Happy New Year!  ¡Feliz Año Nuevo! I hope these words find you in good health, mirth, and merriment.  I'm excited about a new year of blogging and sharing my foodie experiences!  I'm starting the year off on a delicious foot by attending the Chinatown and Little Italy Food Fest.

If you aren't familiar with the Chinatown and Little Italy Food Fest then listen up because this festival is one of New York City's hidden treasures.  It's pretty simple: You get on a bus and are taken to wonderful spots in both neighborhoods to sample mouth-watering meals.  You can have homemade cannolis, savory dim sum, fresh pasta, and piping hot crispy duck all in one afternoon.

This bus tour takes you to out-of-the-way hidden culinary gems that will definitely inspire you to explore these streets on your own.  Last time I attended, I fell in love with Little Italy (I never understood the hype before) and started visiting more often.  This fest is a game-changing and eye-opening foodie experience.

Take a look at the information below and buy your tickets now!  I will see you on the bus!  I'll have some pre-fest snacks on me for you.

Go taste for yourself!  ¡Buen Provecho!

For more information click here!  

To Buy tickets click here!

Bacalao: Fish Tales from the Bronx!

 Bacalao: Fish Tales from the Bronx!

Sofrito Lovers,

Watch me end off Puerto Rican Heritage Month with a delicious plate of Bacalao Guisado (Stewed Salted Cod) and arroz con gandules (Rice with pigeon peas)!  Hear me ramble on about Thanksgiving, my life, my foibles and all that good stuff!  

Go taste for yourself!  ¡Buen Provecho!

Pork, Parenthood, and Puerto Rican food!

Pork, Parenthood, and Puerto Rican food!

Sofrito Lovers,

Once again, Happy Puerto Rican Heritage Month! This week, I'm serving you a delicious pernil (Puerto Rican-style roasted pork shoulder) mukbang with rice and beans.  Watch me enjoy this quintessential Boricua dish and hear me talk about parenthood and pork dishes.

Go taste for yourself!  ¡Buen provecho!

Happy Puerto Rican Heritage Month: Mofongo Edition.

 Happy Puerto Rican Heritage Month: Mofongo Edition.

Sofrito Lovers,

Happy Puerto Rican Heritage Month!  All month, I'm going to bring you mukbangs with Puerto Rican food, articles, recipes, and all types of related content.  Watch me enjoy a delicious Mofongo with Chicharrón (fried mashed plantains with pork crackling) and hear my rants and ramblings.

Go taste for yourself!  ¡Buen Provecho!