Topic “Food”

In terms of fritters, nothing beats the tostones. These twice-fried delicacies are the main complement of many meals in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean. Plantains are so ubiquitous there that you can consider them the equivalent of potatoes in the U.S., in which case the tostones are french fries of the Caribbean. Only better.

Much better.

Ever since I saw the movie Ratatouille I wanted to cook one. You know how you sometimes say "I'd like to do this...I'll set some time for doing that" and you never do it? Well, cooking a ratatouille is one of those things you never set your mind to do even though it's really easy.

Really, Victor, what is a ratatouille? Good question. It could either be a bunch of overcooked vegetables thrown in together, or it could be a tasty medley of fresh veggies. One good thing about ratatouille, though, is that it's a very healthy and hearty dish. The meatiness of the eggplant, along with all the combined flavors, gives it a feeling that sets it apart from other vegetarian meals.

What better way to start a food blog than with Puerto Rico's national dish: Arroz con gandules (Rice with pigeon peas). This dish is considered by many to be the food that better represents Puerto Rican food culture. It is eaten all year round and there's plenty of it during Christmas season.