When we first moved to Florida in 1981, I was amazed at the abundance of produce, not to mention all the peculiar fruits and vegetables that were available, even at the regular grocery stores. Carambolas were my first experiment. Key Limes introduced me to Key Lime Pie. We ate so many strawberries that we got […]
Tag Archives: Plantains
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May
May
Plantain: that one large banana-like fruit, primarily found and used in Puerto Rico and other tropical areas. Sometimes green, sometimes slightly brown, but never quite yellow enough to look delicious. Maybe they didn’t pay attention to the butcher and thought they were just trucks. Maybe he got them as a gift. Maybe you’ve woken up […]
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Jul
Jul
If you plan to travel with kids, you can look for things to take them on the road. There are many commercial toys available for purchase that will usually have your kids bored from getting there, but there are also a lot of fun road trip games that require little more than paper and pencil, […]
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Jul
Jul
Walk through the produce section in any commercial grocery store and it is likely you will see many strange fruits and vegetables. Many exotic fruits and vegetables are available year round and there is a great variety to choose from. Tropical fruits and vegetables are being imported from places like South America, China, Japan, and […]
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Sep
Sep
I recently wrote an article about Guatemalan enchiladas and how they are not at all like the Mexican enchiladas we know in the US. While the Guatemalan enchilada can be served in a fried tortilla, it’s also loaded with wonderful vegetables, meat, and egg. The use of vegetables such as beets and cabbage, together with […]
Peruvian cooking has become one of the most popular new international cuisines. While many people are eager to try some of these new recipes, they fear working with unfamiliar ingredients and cooking methods. But fear not! I’m here to hold your hand and help you through it. Your taste buds will thank you. A staple […]
Central American cuisine is a mystery to some people. Some people in Central America just eat their own versions of Mexican food, but that doesn’t happen if they explore food traditions. It is true that most of these cuisines have some resemblance to Mexican cuisine in that the foundations of their cuisine are native foods. […]