Apple Cider Pork | This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Tom Thumb and Albertsons. The opinions and text are all mine. I know as soon as fall hits everyone is busting out the pumpkin and pumpkin spice, which I love. But, nothing cries fall to me more than pork and apples. And there is…
Yuca en Escabeche | Cassava in Olive Oil & Vinegar
A few birthdays ago had roasted a whole pig and invited some friends over to help me eat it. I mean I have some skills but eating a whole 52-pound pig is not one of them. I did a whole Puerto Rican spread. And, one of the side dishes that I served with it was…
Miso Glazed Pig Wings & Blistered Shishito Peppers
Pork Skewers | If you follow me on Instagram hopefully you followed along on my visit to a Michigan pig farm where we learned about all things pork. During my trip, I even got watch a demo on fabrication half a hog. We got a demo on all the cuts, got to sample some dishes, and…
Cheese Flan (Flan de Queso)
Cheese Flan (Flan de Queso) | I recently posted a pumpkin flan celebrating fall. This time I thought I would share my favorite flan of all the flans. There is no doubt that if you attend a Puerto Rican party or dinner you will find flan on the table. We are typically known as a giving and sharing…
Why it’s Safe to Cook Pork to 145 Degrees
Cooking Temperatures for Pork | You all know how much I love pork. So, when the National Pork Board asked to work together again I immediately said sign me up. It was such a great experience to visit Sioux Falls and learn about pig farming last year I was excited to work with National Pork Board again. One…
Flan de Calabaza (Pumpkin Flan)
Pumpkin Flan | Nothing screams fall more than pumpkin and pumpkin spice! I know for some pumpkin spice can trigger a sigh or an eye roll but some of us love pumpkin spice. I love it and I’m not sorry. Fall is the start of harvest festivals and pre-holiday cheer. And, if you’re from a Latin…
Pork Belly Buns
Pork Belly Buns| This post was sponsored by California Prunes Board. All opinions expressed on my site are my own. One of the many great things about food blogging is being exposed to unique experiences and flavors. I recently partnered with the California prunes and was invited to learn all about prunes. Like did you know…
Instant Pot Texas Brisket
Texas Brisket | This post was sponsored by Pompeian. All opinions expressed on my site are my own. If there is something Texas is known for its beef barbecue. Especially slow cooked pit fire barbecue brisket. I myself am a pork girl. I grew up in a Puerto Rican home and our go-to protein is pork….
Chocolate and Coffee Flancocho
Chocolate and Coffee Flancocho | If you are looking at this dessert and thinking “that is magic cake” or “that is chocoflan,” well we are all right. Honestly, it doesn’t matter what you call it it’s the most amazing dessert ever. Especially if you are an indecisive person or love dessert. Because you never…
Curried Roasted Chickpeas & Quinoa Tabouleh Pita Wraps
Curried Roasted Chickpeas & Quinoa Tabouleh Pita Wraps | This post was sponsored by Pompeian. All opinions expressed on my site are my own. It’s funny to me how much your taste buds can change as time passes. There was a time that I had very strong negative feelings about curry. First, let me say that…
