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Calabaza (pumpkin) Empanadas: Halloween Leftovers done right!

  Had an amazing time last night carving Jack-o-Lanters? Are your windows and front porch now littered with carved pumpkins in all shapes and sizes?  After mass pumpkin carvings, most of us look for new and unique ways to use those delicious pumpkin insides (and we’re not just talking about roasting the seeds in the […]

Flavors of San Juan featured on list of Historic Sites by Marriott International

MY DESTINATION PR HISTORIC SITES   This past month of October 2013, leading hotel group Marriott International compiled a list of not-to-be-missed historic sites for the always informative travel blog My Destination PR. The list includes unforgettable monuments and experiences in Puerto Rico’s most historic, Old San Juan. Flavors of San Juan Food & Culture […]

Cattlemen’s Caribbean BBQ Competition & Outdoor Festival

July 13 and 14 dozens of teams from all over Puerto Rico, the US, and the Caribbean came together on the grounds of the Puerto Rico Convention Center for the biggest outdoor, culinary event of its kind in the Caribbean: the 6th annual Cattlemen’s Caribbean BBQ Competition & Outdoor Festival. Over 80 teams and 35 sponsors […]

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 […]

Puerto Rico brings home culinary glory at Taste of the Caribbean

Photo Credit PRHTA Over 10 teams from across the Caribbean competed at the five-day event in Miami: Taste of the Caribbean, one of the most important culinary competitions in the Caribbean! The Puerto Rico National Culinary Team, defending champions from 2012, brought home another impressive collection of medals and awards, once again showcasing our culinary traditions […]

Superfoods = SUPERior Local Puerto Rican Cuisine

photo credit: http://greatist.com/health/superfoods-a-to-z   With growing concerns over the state of people’s health and nutrition, we’re all making smarter choices about what we eat on a daily basis. Superfoods are jam-packed with essential nutrients and anti-oxidants. By definition, superfoods are super for you! Here at Flavors of San Juan we can spot at least TEN […]

A Foodie Father’s Day

  Hola Foodie Fathers! Here at Flavors of San Juan we know the importance of quality time spent with the family, especially when it involves sharing some amazing food in the best locations San Juan has to offer! That’s why we’re proud to promote our partnership restaurant, El Patio del Nispero, and their special Father’s […]

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 […]

FIESTAS DE LA CALLE SAN SEBASTIAN 2013

FIESTAS DE LA CALLE SAN SEBASTIAN 2013 Are you coming to San Juan Between January 17th and the 22nd this year? Then it’s time to put on your party clothes and get ready for the San Sebastian Festival in Old San Juan! The San Sebastian Festival is the largest festival that takes place in Old […]

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 […]