by admin | Jul 14, 2022 | Uncategorized
Plantains (plátanos in Spanish) are technically a type of fruit that look like their relative, the banana, but are bigger, harder to peel (especially when green) and cannot be eaten raw. They must be cooked and are considered a staple food of Central and South...
by admin | Jul 14, 2022 | Uncategorized
Translated into Spanish, Pico de Gallo literally means “beak of a rooster.” Some believe this is because it was originally eaten by pinching between the thumb and forefinger, making the shape of a rooster’s beak. Pico de Gallo, however, has nothing to do with...
by admin | Jul 14, 2022 | Uncategorized
The piña colada is a popular cocktail originated in Puerto Rico and made with pineapple juice, rum, and coconut, and served blended or with crushed ice. The name means “strained pineapple” in Spanish. The original drink was created in San Juan in 1954 by a bartender...
by admin | Jul 14, 2022 | Uncategorized
Avocados have become an increasingly popular food in recent years. It’s the main ingredient in guacamole and can be prepared in many other dishes or simply eaten plain. Although not sweet, avocados are classified as a fruit. They are believed to have originated in...
by admin | Jul 14, 2022 | Uncategorized
Arepas, a traditional dish from Colombia and Venezuela, are round savory corn cakes made with a precooked corn flour known as Masarepa. They are very easy to make and can be served for breakfast, as an afternoon snack or a light dinner. Most households used to mill...
