Guide to San Se 2017 (Fiestas de la Calle San Sebastian)
Time to bust out your favorite party outfit and grab your family or friends because Fiestas de La Calle San Sebastian (or San Se for short) is right around the corner! As the final farewell to the holidays in Puerto Rico, San Se is a huge deal and the biggest block party of the year. […]
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 […]
10 Ways to Save Money on Vacation in Puerto Rico
Who says you have to break the bank to enjoy a getaway to a tropical and sunny island? Just by traveling to Puerto Rico you’re already a step ahead of the game: you don’t need to worry about currency exchanges or roaming charges! Plus, there’s tons of things to do in and around San Juan that are 100% […]
Happy Father’s Day
Happy Father’s Day Does your dad love great food? Does he love to travel? Learn all about a place’s history? Then this Father’s Day why don’t you give your dad the gift that has it all, a Flavors of San Juan Foodie Experience! Use promocode “dad” when booking now through Sunday June 15, 2014 and […]
Arroz con Gandules Recipe / Rice with Pigeon Peas
Arroz con Gandules or Stewed Rice with Pigeon Peas by chef Kathy Libier of Flavors of San Juan Ingredients: 1 can cooked pigeon peas 2 cups long grain rice 3 tablespoons sofrito ½ small yellow onion diced 1 talespoon parsley chopped 1 can (8oz) tomato sauce 2 tablespoons sliced roasted red peppers 1 tablespoon […]
Recipe: Pumpkin Flan
Weekends are the perfect time for trying new recipes, learning new tricks, and enjoying great food with your loved ones. Flavors of San Juan Food & Culture Tours shares with you one of our favorite Puerto Rican recipes, Flan de Calabaza (Pumpkin Flan). We like to think that no two flans are ever the same, […]
Saborea Puerto Rico 2014: A Culinary Extravaganza
Don’t miss out on your chance to taste the best of the gastronomic capital of the Caribbean at Saborea Puerto: A Culinary Extravaganza. The weekend-long food festival takes place April 4-6 at the Escambrón Beach and features tastings from over 30 of the island’s best restaurants! Plus, stop by the Saborea Village with a one-day pass and […]
Carnival Traditions in Puerto Rico
Laissez les bons temps rouler… It’s Fat Tuesday (Mardi Gras en française) and here at Flavors of San Juan Food & Culture Tours we wanted to share the origins of our very own Caribbean-style carnival and the unique and rich traditions celebrated in Puerto Rico. Much like the world-famous celebrations of New Orleans, Venice, and Rio de […]
Top foods for a prosperous Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year is not only a wonderful celebration, but also a time to enjoy culinary rife with meaning and symbolism. Below Flavors of San Juan shares with you the top foods to ensure a prosperous and happy year to come. Tangerines (wealth) and Oranges (good luck) Represent: happiness and abundance How to: display as […]
