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It’s That Most Wonderful Time of the Year To Eat Cuban Pastries!

December 3rd, 2009

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Mi nombre is Bren but they call me B! I cook for cool people in my baddest pump and leave them wanting more. I believe pressure cooking is the best thing that could have been invented & thank mami for teaching me how to use it. God forbid I start my day without 4 shots of Cuban espresso!

Núria: Wow Bren! That was a master class!!!! Never thought I could make my flans with the pressure cooker. In fact,...
cheb: Farina: Girl tell me about!?! Who doesn’t love flan? They must have an awful one, or just not mine!! LOL!...
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Star Anise

Really native to China and India, Star Anise is an evergreen seed we use in our foods to give dishes a distinct flavor. Its licorice aroma and taste definitely makes for a unique flavor. Our primary use though is to alleviate stomach pain and gas associated with acid reflux. I grew up drinking anise tea my mom would make if any of us felt sick. So today I make tea when I don’t feel so well. It really does help! Stick a few stars in boiling water and let it steep for 3 minutes. I also have started using it to make drinks and dessert. A new fave spice in my rack!

More Latin Spices & Herbs

The proteins in eggs are very heat sensitive and only ned to be warmed to cook thoroughly They will start to get firm at only 145 degrees. This is when a Bain-Marie comes into play and is great for cooking egg custards.

Aging time of cheddar cheese determins the mildness and sharpness of it. The longer it ages, the shapper cheese gets!

Fat has 9 calories per gram. Carbs have 4, protein also have 4 and alcohol has 7. Did you know that?

Most of the fat we should consume should come from fish, nuts & veggie oils. Limit solid fats like butter, stick margarine & lard. Daily allowances for oils ranges from 5-7 teaspoons for adults.

Mousse is a French term meaning “froth” or “foam,” which i s a rich, airy dish that can be sweet or savory, hot or cold. Fluffy desserts are due to the addition whipped cream or beaten egg whites and fortified with gelatin!

Cherry liqueur is a a sweetened cordial using cherries. It can be used in cocktails in lieu of Brandy, especially Sangria! 1 oz of this cordial has 103 calories and 11g of carbs!

Did you know rose hips are the reddish-orange fruit of the rose and are used to make jellies, jams syrup, tea and vino!? They’re solid in vitamin C and can be made into a dried powder.

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Molesto (moh-les-toh)

(adj.)

annoying, irritating; annoyed, irritated

Molesto is one of those Spanish words which, like tranquilo, mean one thing when used with ser, and another when used with estar. With ser the meaning is annoying, and you’re stating that this is a permanent quality:

“Es una persona muy molesta”
He’s a very annoying or irritating person

A.MUST.HAVE. Have to sell about 7 flans to own these. The hustle starts now. L.A.M.B “Justice,” $300.

What a hot sneaker for the fellas. Pure hotness! I think I’d even wear them. “Testa Hi” by Creative Recreation. $105.

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