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Salud to Puerto Rican Heritage Month!

November is Puerto Rican Heritage Month!As we all enter this busy season of holiday preparations, let’s take time to reflect on the incredible ways Puerto Ricans have enriched U.S. history and culture since becoming a territory over a century ago. The rich legacy of the indigenous TaÍno, combined with European, African, and American influences, has shaped the Puerto Rican people into a vibrant, resilient community.

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Coqui the Chef Celebrates National Hispanic Month

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage Month was created to spread awareness and promote Spanish history and culture in effort to help keep it alive! It is a time to learn, create, and appreciate the rich histories of our ancestors and celebrate the diverse cultures throughout the Spanish community!

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how to make the negroni

Count on the Classic – Negroni

Negroni is one of the most popular cocktails in the world, and for good reason. It’s a simple but delicious drink that can be enjoyed by anyone. But how did it come to be? What is the history of the Negroni?

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When Life Gives You Lemons…Make Cocktails!

Citrus fruit is essential behind the bar. Limes and lemons are critical in making exciting libations, such as the margarita, daiquiri, whiskey sour and many others. Here are some tips to make the most out of your citrus fruit when drink-mixing.

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A Taste of Cuba in the Sunshine State

A Taste of Cuba in the Sunshine State

Cuban Miami is a destination for foodies, yes, but more importantly, it’s a refuge, a community, and a beacon of hope for anyone who has feared leaving their homeland would mean leaving their culture.

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The History of Beer

Get a quick overview of the history of beer then have a cold one 🍻 while listening to our podcast More Than Rice and Beans. 🎧

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Puerto Rican Rice and Beans
rice and beans

Rice and Beans – Puerto Rican Style

Rice and beans are a synonym for Latin food. Millions of people worldwide enjoy the apparently simple combination of hearty beans and fluffy rice, and it all started in Latin America and the warm Caribbean islands.  

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Tostones and pina colada

Tostones, The Caribbean’s Edible Gold Coins

Tostones are the most vibrant quick snack, appetizer and side dish made with plantains. The golden-brown plantain coins are typical in the Caribbean and Latin America, and it’s easy to see why — they’re delicious.

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Puerto Rican Pasteles

Puerto Rican Pasteles, Not Your Average Meal!

Talk about pasteles with any Puerto Rican and watch their eyes sparkle. This is more than a dense and tasty treat — it’s a tradition! Still, Puerto Rico’s tropical climate and love for hearty meals make these compact savory treats unique!

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