A Little About Me

New York, New York
As a newly married woman, it has become my mission in life to learn how to cook. Gone are the days of picking up sushi and ordering curries. In order to jump-start my education, I enrolled in the Institute of Culinary Education's Fine Cooking I course where I learned the basics, from roasting to boiling to mousse-making (ok, maybe not that basic)! I've attempted to replicate some recipes - somewhat successfully- and create a few of my own. This blog is for friends and foodies and is intended to document my cooking adventures (and occasional fiascoes). Enjoy the pictures and bon appetite!

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Mofongo, Beaches and more Local Fare

Luckily, I had the fortune of escaping this dreadful winter weather to visit my family in sunny Puerto Rico last week! Being home was wonderful, not only because I got to sit on the beach all day, but because I got to enjoy some of the local fare from my childhood. On our last day, we drove all the way to Rincon, a popular surfing spot on the west coast, to explore beaches that looked like this...

On our way, we stopped at a local restaurant that served typical Puerto Rican food...

We pigged out on rice and beans...

and mofongo, which consisted of mashed green plantains filled with savory chicken broth and pieces of shrimp...

or chicken...

Looking forward to our next trip already!


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  1. UnknownFebruary 16, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    Hi Rachel...I know exactly where you were! My stepdad spent a few months in Rincon for work and we stayed at a hotel nearby. Lucky you got to get away....congrats on the twins!!

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  2. Lauren_DFebruary 16, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    It was a true adventure to go there with you and MK! I enjoyed every moment of it...except the strange chicken from another planet ;)

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