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Aftershocks…in every sense of the word
When the government fails to provide for its people, then the people provide for themselves. After the earthquake in Puerto Rico roads to the south…
Look up, look down…chayotes all around
Chayote, also known as mirliton squash is an edible gourd which can be made in a variety of ways. Eaten hot or cold, sweet or…
Would you rather?….or let’s talk disasters
It’s pretty much unanimous that people in Puerto Rico prefer a hurricane to an earthquake. There’s fair warning for a hurricane and it has a…
Heavenly Parcha (Passion Fruit)
Brazilian Passion Fruit Mousse (Maracuja) Recipe by: ValerieKooka from allrecipes.com Parcha is tart for those who don’t like sweet desserts. The recipe is “forgiving” so…
Spanglish * spang-glish
I’ve often heard that Spanglish is the destruction of both English and Spanish, but I see it as the marriage of two languages and for…
…it must be Christmas
Poinsettia: Tropicals Plant? It’s Christmas time and they’re everywhere… poinsettias or pascuas as we know them here in Puerto Rico. Beautiful red, white, pink and …
It’s Coquito Time
It’s Christmas time, which in Puerto Rico means it’s time for food, drink and merriment. En Puerto Rico, la Navidad es comida, bebida y felicidad.…