How to Spend 3 Days in San Juan, Puerto Rico
When you’re on vacation you want to see, taste, and do it all. A sense of exploration aan take over you, leaving you with a desire to discover everything that you can possibly find. It’s especially easy to feel like this in a place like San Juan, Puerto Rico, where history, culture, food, and the beach all co-exist […]
Mofongo and Chicken in Criollo Sauce Recipe
There are few dishes in Puerto Rico that are as treasured as mofongo. It’s as classic as a refreshing piña colada, and you’ll be hard pressed to find a restaurant on the island that doesn’t offer it. Mofongo is made from mashed plantains, crunchy pork rinds, and flavorful garlic and is usually served right out of the […]
What can you bring from Puerto Rico to the United States?
Puerto Rico is an incredible travel destination with its vibrant culture, delicious cuisine, and stunning scenery. Many visitors want to bring back a piece of the island with them when they return to the mainland U.S. However, there are rules about what you can and cannot bring back. To avoid surprises at the airport, here’s […]
2014 Puerto Rico National Culinary Team
The results are in! After competing at the University of Puerto Rico, Carolina campus, a panel of local celebrity chefs has selected the 2014 Puerto Rico National Culinary Team members. The new all-star ensemble will feature local chefs Luis Castillo of IHE Inc, Raul Correa of San Juan Water Beach Club Hotel, Christopher Vega […]
A Taste of Rum Festival 2014
Save the date, the official rum festival of Puerto Rico is around the corner! The annual Taste of Rum Festival will be held next Saturday, March 1, 2014 in Old San Juan. The festival, which is sponsored by Rums of Puerto Rico, will give locals and tourists alike the unique opportunity to enjoy […]
Thanksgiving Day
If you are visiting Puerto Rico over the Thanksgiving Day holidays, you might have already done your research and found out that YES we do celebrate Thanksgiving here in sunny Puerto Rico. This time-honored tradition of breaking bread in celebration of family, friends, and loved ones by giving thanks for our blessings is celebrated all […]
Chef for a Day: A blogger reviews our hands-on caribbean cooking class
Images © Flavors of San Juan The way to one’s heart is through their stomach. Or so the saying goes. And with the global popularity of cooking on the rise (think celebrity chefs, cooking channels, etc. Move over fast food!), there’s never been a better way to reach someone’s heart than through the magical act […]
Caribbean Cuisine and Culture: the perfect gift for the vacationing dad
With Father’s Day only a few days away on Sunday June 16, many of us are searching for that perfect gift for Dad. This year, however, Flavors of San Juan suggests you skip the traditional ties or golf balls route, and treat Dad to a real evening out on the town: out in the oldest […]
Cooking Puerto Rican Style
The first things that spring to mind when a traveler imagines Puerto Rico might be its miles of sandy beaches cupped by crystal clear water or the deep amber flavor of its legendary rum, but to those lucky travelers who have actually been to Puerto Rico, many remember its culinary attributes long after their […]
Latin Caribbean Food Recipe: Pasteles
Making and serving pasteles at Christmas time is a Puerto Rican tradition. It’s hard work, but well worth the effort. Get together a bunch of friends and make a day of it. Be sure to make enough for everyone to take home.There are as many pastele recipes as there are cooks. You can always add […]
