Gifts for Coworkers

I started a new job in February.  This is my first holiday season with the team, so I wanted to make handmade gifts for my coworkers.  Here are some gifts for coworkers which won’t break the bank, and wrapping ideas which will make them extra […]

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Coquito Recipe

Coquito is what I like to call a coconut nog.  For Puerto Ricans, it’s the coconut cousin of egg nog.  Like sofrito, each family has their version of the coquito recipe.  This recipe was given to me by Milagros, my sister-in-law.  It was passed down […]

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Thanksgiving Checklist

Hosting your first Thanksgiving dinner can be stressful.  You can minimize the stress by using this Thanksgiving Checklist. This Thanksgiving checklist guides you through the tasks you need to accomplish: the weekend before 2 days before the day / night before Thanksgiving Day It also […]

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Roasted Turkey Recipe

Hosting your first Thanksgiving dinner can be stressful.  This roasted turkey recipe is fool-proof.  It’s seasoned with Puerto Rican flavors and cooked in a Reynolds oven bag, making it juicy and fall off the bone delicious. Ingredients Whole turkey; defrosted Reynolds oven bag; turkey-sized Vinegar […]

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Penne with Avocado and Shrimp Recipe

I’m obsessed with avocados.  Il Corallo, one of my favorite Italian restaurants, prepares a dish similar to this recipe.  They introduced me to this concept of using avocado in a pasta dish before it was trendy.  The avocado combined with the sautéed shrimp and tomatoes […]

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