Cooking and celebrating Labor Day, Latin Style. I prepare mango salmon burgers, orzo and zucchini salad and mojitos for the morning show!
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Wednesday, August 27th, 2008
I’ve said before on this blog that I’m not a gluten for pain. But I sure as hell love a good thing in inordinate amounts even when my stomach is about to give out and my kidneys are at the cusp of causing me to make the ugly face.
I didn’t reach that ugly point last [...]
Thursday, August 21st, 2008
Greetings From Mexico!!
Against my firm rule NOT to work while I’m on vacation, I had to tell you the “Emeril Green” episode is finally here for you to view! For those of that weren’t able to check it out when it aired last month, here’s your chance! Go over to your right under Flanboyant TV [...]
Friday, August 15th, 2008
I couldn’t stay away two weeks. Are you kidding me? I have so much to share with you guys (like taping for CBS Better Mornings, a new writing gig, etc…) and even the weekly posts are getting harder to stick to. I’d really love to post 2-3 times a week. But my dog Geisha Dior [...]
Sunday, August 10th, 2008
(Ike & me New Year’s Eve ‘06)
Soul Icon and Oscar winner Isaac Hayes died today in his Memphis, TN home at the tender age of 65. I’m particularly sad because his son Isaac Hayes, III also known as “Ike Dirty” is a really good friend of mine.
We spend a good amount of time together and [...]
Friday, August 8th, 2008
Do you ever feel like throwing up your hands, twirling around, screaming at the top of your lungs and laughing like it’s just you and the trees?
Or the rain drops?
That’s what yesterday was like. For about 10 minutes. I didn’t do it, but I felt like it. My $540 white pumps could NOT get dirty [...]
Saturday, August 2nd, 2008
This is a long post, but very deserving, so sit back, relax and develop an appetite. Go chew some gum or something.
My friends usually look at me in genuine concern for my natural ability to consume bowls and plates of beans and never get gas stomach aches or bloat-y.
When your mother purees beans and you [...]
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Mi nombre es Brenda. My friends call me B. And Bren is my stage and pen-name. I’m a single gal living alone in Atlanta for the time being. I’m a soulful chick. I have a passion for all things food. I sing and song-write on the side, but cooking is what pays my bills! I like to say I’m a pretty darn cook! I was raised in a very traditional Latin home, which meant everything happened(s) in the kitchen, literally! story-telling, crying, partying, fighting...oh yeah and cooking!
Bren’s Yuca Con Garlic Mojo
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Nutmeg
Nutmeg, or “nuesmoscada” is common in Latin cooking but not as much as we see in American cusisine. In Cuban food, you’ll always find it in bechamel suaces, especially when making croquettes. Though not a staple in Latin food, it’s definitely something I love to use. Its aroma and essence add something very special to dishes. I’ve recently been using it a lot with my sweet plantain dishes!
Oh my gosh! These badboys were a b-day gift from my photographer! Can you imagine me pressure cooking in these sweet mama’s!!?
Gwen Stefani L.A.M.B. “Daly II” $329, heels.com
Leigh and Luca’s hand-embroidered scarves are made from loom-spun cotton and are incredibly soft–just perfect for tying him to my bed! $298, available at leighluca.com
Erin says:
You can definitely add this to...In: Sweet Plantain Cheese Balls