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Halloumi Crostini with Red Peppers & Olives

chefb — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 21:01:56 +0000

Where do I start?

I’ve been away for almost two weeks due to a family emergency and I had nothing planned or even the right mind frame to pull old posts or inventory to share during that time.

So much has happened in that time that I really am at a loss…

Tostones. What a Naranja Agria Mojo Can Do For Its Goodness!

chefb — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 19:05:37 +0000

Yes it’s fall and yes the temperature is dropping. Chillier ambiance means a completely different crop is in season. No more lemon meringue pies, blueberry jams, ice creams or orange sherbert.

But, in my kitchen, there are no rules (other than NOT putting your hand in my pressure cooker to pull…

{All Around Latin America} Puerto Rican BacalaFREEtos in Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month

chefb — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 13:47:44 +0000

As you know, I typically do #FlanFridays today, but this week has been lots of fun looking at food from other Latin countries as shared by some of my friends. Last, but definitely not least in this week’s series of “All Around Latin America,” a look a different foods and culinary cultures…

{All Around Latin America} Steak & Plantain Crostini in Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month

chefb — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 12:00:19 +0000

Today’s installment in the “All Around Latin America” series is from my friend and blogger Eliana Ramos. We first met through our food blogs and naturally connected because of our common Latin roots. We finally met in person during BlogHer ’10 in NYC. We had a blast on our own, while…

The Journey of a Latina Smart Campaign w/Vid & A Guest Cuban Clam Fritters Recipe

chefb — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 16:39:34 +0000

It’s hardly believable that 14 weeks have gone by where every Monday I’ve written about and shared with you some of my intimate and personal thoughts on how my life is shaped because I am a Latina woman.

The Latina Smart campaign, which I first introduced here, has been an incredible…

Getting a Latina Girlfriend to Cook Real Food & a Fried Yuca Recipe

chefb — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 05:02:02 +0000

One of my first friends in Atlanta quickly became my closest confidant and go to chica. The bond was instantly made when I found out her background. She’s Brazilian, born in New Jersey and raised in Miami. Not just in Miami, but Hialeah, the “Cuban of Cuban” nooks of the…